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What's up in Burnaby? New arts listings March 26

ON NOW To Friday, March 27 Trojan Women, a modern retelling of an ancient Greek tragedy, featuring Douglas College theatre and stagecraft students, in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave.
Phoenix Chamber Choir
Phoenix Chamber Choir is coming to New Westminster to perform as part of the Music at Queens concert series.

ON NOW

 

To Friday, March 27

Trojan Women, a  modern retelling of an ancient Greek tragedy, featuring Douglas College theatre and stagecraft students, in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Tickets $8 to $12, available through www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.

 

To Saturday, March 28

Drawn: Exploring the Line, an exhibition of drawings by Aimée Henny Brown, Anson Aguirre Firth and Teodora Zamfirescu, at Burnaby Arts Council's Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday noon to 4 p.m., free admission. Opening reception March 7, 2 to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or info@burnabyartscouncil.org, or call 604-298-7322.

Leftovers, a comedic look at life on the left in a time unfriendly to socialism, with political comedian Charlie Demers, presented by Neworld Theatre at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, www.shadboltcentre.com.

 

To Sunday, March 29

Visualizing a Culture for Strangers: Chinese Export Paintings of the Nineteenth Century, an exhibition on tour from the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, at the 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, with suggested donation of $5. Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

 

To Sunday, April 5

Magic Hour, an exhibition featuring works from the Nikkei National Museum's collection, created by the Instant Coffee Artist Collective, ongoing at the museum, 6688 Southoaks Cres., 604-777-7000, www.nikkeiplace.org.

 

To Sunday, April 12

Amour Fou, a new exhibition at the New Media Gallery, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring the work of 11 artists from seven countries, free admission. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca.

 

To Friday, May 22

Expression of Spring, art exhibition in the Community Art Space at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring work by members of Century House arts and crafts programs, with pottery, quilting, crafts and more. Info: www.anvilcentre.ca.

 

To Sunday, June 7

People With Cameras, a Burnaby Art Gallery off-site exhibition featuring photos from the City of Burnaby Archives, at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library at 6100 Willingdon Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

 

 

To Monday, June 8

Laura Widmer: Face to Face, a Burnaby Art Gallery off-site exhibition featuring the work of award-winning printmaker Laura Widmer, at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

 

 

 

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Thursday, March 26

Student showcase concert, part of the Arts at One concert series at Douglas College, 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, 700 Royal Ave. Free.

Cinderella Enchanted, by Rodgers and Hammerstein, presented by St. Thomas More Collegiate at Shadbolt Centre, 7 p.m., $15, www.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.

Expression of Spring, art exhibition opening, 5 to 7 p.m. in the Community Art Space at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring work by members of Century House arts and crafts programs. Info: www.anvilcentre.ca.

 

 

Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29

Burnaby Artists' Guild presents its art exhibition and sale, Beautiful Burnaby, at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., open Friday 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with featured artist Eileen Fong, plus work from the guild's many artists in a variety of styles and mediums. Free admission. Info: 604-291-6864 or www.burnabyartistsguild.com.

Cinderella Enchanted, by Rodgers and Hammerstein, presented by St. Thomas More Collegiate at Shadbolt Centre, 7 p.m., $15, www.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.

 

Saturday, March 28

Writing workshop: Tarot and storytelling, facilitated by Carol Shillibeer, 2 to 4 p.m. at 737 Sixth St., offered by Royal City Literary Arts Society, $20 members or $30 non-mbmers. Pre-register at secretary@rclas.com.

Cinderella Enchanted, by Rodgers and Hammerstein, presented by St. Thomas More Collegiate at Shadbolt Centre, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., $15, www.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.

 

Sunday, March 29

Free ArtStarts workshop for kids, with photographer Kyra Kelpin, My Space as a Self-Portrait Collage, at River Market, runs twice at 11 a.m. and at 1 p.m. No registration necessary, just drop in to the market, 810 Quayside Dr., to take part. Info: www.rivermarket.ca, www.artstarts.com/weekend.

 

Monday, March 30

Princes Grace (Grace of Monaco), part of the Last Mondays at the Movies series, 7:30 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., $9. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.

 

Tuesday, March 31

Meet Your Makers: An evening of fine craft and literature, 7 p.m. at the Burnaby Public Library, Metrotown branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., free, register at 604-436-5410. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.

 

Tuesday, March 31 to Sunday, April 26

Tree, an exhibition of artwork by Ximeng Guo, at the Arts Council of New Westminster gallery, Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park, open Tuesday to Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.

 

 

Wednesday, April 1

BLOOM, an art auction and fundraising party for the Nikkei National Museum and Heritage Centre, on the theme of Vessels, featuring containers created by local artists. View online at www.charityauctionorganizer.com/auction/bloom2015. Event includes food, live entertainment, cash bar, raffle prizes and more. Tickets $25 plus GST, or $20 plus GST for members. Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org/bloom-2015/ or 604-777-7000.

 

Thursday, April 2

Student showcase concert, part of the Arts at One concert series at Douglas College, 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, 700 Royal Ave. Free.

Art Across the Pacific, opening reception of two exhibitions celebrating the Burnaby/Guiyang artist exchange, 4 p.m. at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., and 7 p.m. at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org, www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

 

Thursday, April 2 to Saturday, April 18

The O'Conner Girls, a Vagabond Players production of Katie Forgette's family drama, runs Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. in the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen's Park. Tickets $15, or $13 for seniors and youth, or $10 for previews (April 2 and 3). Reservations: 604-521-0412 or reservations@vagabondplayers.ca.

 

Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5

Art Across the Pacific, International Eco and Humanities group exhibition, presented by the Burnaby Art Gallery and Guiyang, China, showcasing the Burnaby/Guiyang artist exchange. Showcase features traditional Chinese painting as interpreted by well-known contemporary artists and members of the Burnaby Artists Guild. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca

Art Across the Pacific, exhibition at Burnaby Arts Council's Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., featuring work by artists from the Burnaby Artists Guild and Guiyang, China, as part of the international art exchange. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.

 

Tuesday, April 7

National Poetry Month celebration, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Westminster Public Library, presented by the League of Canadian Poets with Canada Council for the Arts and the library, featuring readings by Candice James and George Fetherling, plus open mike. Info: www.poets.ca.

 

 

Wednesday, April 8

Burnaby's Got Talent, a show sponsored by the Burnaby District Student Advisory Council featuring top performers from Burnaby secondary schools, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave. Proceeds to Kinbrace, a refugee support organization. Info: www.facebook.com/BurnabyDSAC.

Short story open mike, 7 to 9 p.m. at Renaissance Bookstore, 43 Sixth St., New West, with host Margo Prentice. Share short stories or excerpts from books, journals and essays. Info: www.rclas.com.

 

Thursday, April 9

Student showcase concert, part of the Arts at One concert series at Douglas College, 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, 700 Royal Ave. Free.

 

Saturday, April 11 to Sunday, June 7

REGISTERED, by Leslie Hossack, an exhibition that's part of the Capture Photography Festival, at Nikkei National Museum, 6688 Southoaks Cres., examining places of power and persecution and the experiences of Japanese-Canadians living in B.C. during the Second World War. Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org/registered or 604-777-7000. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Saturday, April 11 to Saturday, May 2

World in Transit, a solo painting exhibition of work by Joy Munt, at Burnaby Arts Council's Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., open noon to 4 p.m., free. Opening reception April 11, with artist in attendance. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.

 

Saturday, April 11

Opening reception and artist conversation, 3 to 5 p.m. at Nikkei National Museum, 6688 Southoaks Cres., in connection with Leslie Hossack's photography exhibition, REGISTERED. Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org/registered.

Gamma Garage Art Weekend, at 232 North Gamma Ave. on Capitol Hill, Burnaby, noon to 5 p.m., featuring the work of Sheila Chowdhury, with landscape and abstract acrylics; Dianne Yard, with grand scale and tiny floral and nature images; Wilma Cook, with acrylic and pastel landscapes; Pat Sexsmith, with prints and drawings. Featuring guest artist Kathryn Newell, with watercolour landscapes of the Okanagan and the coast. All welcome.

 

Sunday, April 12

Book launch, for Deborah Kelly's debut poetry book Through My Eyes, 2 p.m. in the backroom at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West. Book just released by Silver Bow Publishing. Launch will be followed by Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m., www.poeticjustice.ca.

Gamma Garage Art Weekend, at 232 North Gamma Ave. on Capitol Hill, Burnaby, noon to 5 p.m., featuring the work of Sheila Chowdhury, with landscape and abstract acrylics; Dianne Yard, with grand scale and tiny floral and nature images; Wilma Cook, with acrylic and pastel landscapes; Pat Sexsmith, with prints and drawings. Featuring guest artist Kathryn Newell, with watercolour landscapes of the Okanagan and the coast. All welcome.

 

 

 

Saturday, April 18

Phoenix Chamber Choir presents GLOW, the final concert of the choir's 32nd season, featuring works by John Tavener, Gabriel Jackson, Jake Runestad and Jean Coulthard. Tickets $20, or $15 for students/seniors, $10 for children, at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. Info: www.phoenixchamberchoir.ca

Amabilis Singers presents The Elements, with works exploring the four classical elements of earth, air, water and fire, 8 p.m. at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby. Tickets $20, or free for children under 11. Order from choir members or call 604-503-2074. Info: www.amabilissingers.org.

Artist talk and gallery tour, 2 p.m. at Nikkei National Museum, 6688 Southoaks Cres., in connection with Leslie Hossack's REGISTERED. Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org/registered.

VanDeca Choir holds a cocktail party-style fundraising concert at River Market, raising funds for Pianos on the Street, with door prizes, silent auction, canapés and more, $30. Info: www.VanDecaChoir.com.

Celebrate Spring, festival at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., featuring Japanese activities and traditions including kimono dressing, tea ceremonies, kids' crafts and a marketplace, plus Bento lunches ($13, must order in advance at 604-777-7000) and Japanese and Scandinavian entertainment. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.

 

Tuesday, April 21

Spoken Ink, featuring poet Niki Koulouris, author of The sea with no one in it, 8 p.m. at La Fontana Caffe, 101-3701 Hastings St., Burnaby. Open mike sign-up starts at 7:30 p.m. Part of the Burnaby Writers' Society's regular reading/open mike series - see www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.com or bwscafe@gmail.com for more details.

 

 

Saturday, April 25

Art on the Spot, with free performances in celebration of modern dance and International Dance Day, 10 a.m. to noon in the atrium at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., www.shadboltcentre.com.

 

 

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ONGOING

 

Artist call, from the City of New Westminster parks, recreation and culture, for artist with connection to Queensborough to spearhead A Walk Down Memory Lane, a community-driven art project celebrating the community and the Queensborough Community Centre. Full details  at www.newwestpcr.ca. Apply by April 10.

 

Action Take 65! A filmmaking competition for works inspired by or documenting the Massey Theatre. Instructors available for technical and creative support. Films will be juried, and top films will be screened. Enter by March 31. Info: www.masseytheatre.com, info@masseytheatre.com.

 

Stand-up comedy shows, Wednesday nights at 7:30 at La Fontana Caffe, 3701 Hastings St., Burnaby, featuring amateur and professional comics, hosted by award-winning counselor/stand-up comic David Granirer and his colleague Al Hassam. Free, drop in.

 

Wanted: Massey Theatre kids. If you have ever performed at Massey, attended a performance at Massey, had a graduation ceremony at Massey or are generally interested in the history and future of Massey Theatre, then become a Massey Theatre Kid at www.facebook.com/masseytheatre.com. The theatre is planning a year of events in connection with its 65th anniversary. Watch www.masseytheatre.com for details.

 

Love to knit? Want to learn to knit? Join Knit 1, Take 2, a community knitting group based in New West. Meets in the community room at 898 Carnarvon St. from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sundays. Info: knit1take2@gmail.com or www.knit1take2.com.

 

Poetic Justice, poetry reading sessions with two featured poets and an open mike, Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. in the backroom at Heritage Grill. See www.poeticjustice.ca for the schedule and details.

 

 

Newcomers' Choir, meets Saturdays 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.

 

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.

 

 

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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.