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What's up in Burnaby? New arts listings May 12

ON NOW To Saturday, May 13 Hastings: A Second Look, a feature exhibition as part of the Capture Photography Festival 2017, at Gabor Gasztonyi Gallery, 730 12 th St., New West. Info: www.gaborgasztonyigallery.com .
Emily van Lidth de Jeude, The MAMA Project
Emily van Lidth de Jeude with her work in The MAMA Project, opening this weekend at Deer Lake Gallery.

ON NOW

 

To Saturday, May 13

Hastings: A Second Look, a feature exhibition as part of the Capture Photography Festival 2017, at Gabor Gasztonyi Gallery, 730 12th St., New West. Info: www.gaborgasztonyigallery.com.

 

To Sunday, May 14

Brian Grison: Adventures of a Drawing Boy, featuring mixed-media drawings by artist Brian Grison, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., open during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

 

To Monday, May 15

The Errand and the Epiphany, featuring photo-based collage work by Vancouver artist Jessie McNeil, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery, at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

 

To Sunday, May 21

Burnaby Art Gallery hosts two exhibitions: Arts Alive 2017, featuring collaborative group artworks by students in Burnaby schools, and The Salish Weave Collection: Works on Paper, featuring contemporary Coast Salish artworks, all at the gallery at 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., by donation (suggested donation $5). Info: www.burnabyartgallery.caor 604-297-4422.

Playing With Nature, an exhibition of work by Debra McKenzie, at the Gallery at Queen’s Park. Gallery open Wednesdays 1 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Artist at gallery on weekends. Info: www.acnw.ca.

A Little Night Music, presented by Patrick Street Productions at the Anvil Centre Theatre, with preview May 12, and opening night May 13 at 8 p.m. Shows Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., with matinees May 14, 20 and 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets $21.50 to $35.50, plus service charges. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.caor call 604-521-5050. Info: www.patrickstreetproductions.com. Child care offered for matinee on Saturday, May 20. Child-care info: www.tinyurl.com/PSPChildCare.

 

To Wednesday, May 31

The Laurentien Collection, featuring works by David Pacholko, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New West. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m., plus during performances (and one hour before) at the theatre. Info: www.masseytheatre.com.

 

To Friday, June 2

Community, an exhibition presented by LitFest New West and New Westminster arts services, featuring teams of visual and literary artist, with visual artists creating work inspired by a text-based piece. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.

 

To Saturday, June 3

The MAMA Project, an installation by artist Emily van Lidth de Jeude, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Opening reception Saturday, May 13, 6:30 p.m., including performance of SuperMAMA (poetry and song celebrating motherhood), and special Mother’s Day hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., plus MAMA Conversation from 3 to 4 p.m. Gallery open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org, 604-298-7322.

 

 

UPCOMING

 

Saturday, May 13

Writing and Healing: A workshop with Sherry Duggal, offered by the Royal City Literary Arts Society at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., $15 for members, $25 for non-members. Info: www.rclas.com. Register by email, secretary@rclas.com.

West Coast Symphony Orchestra performs at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., admission by donation, 7:30 p.m. Info: www.westcoastwymphony.ca.

Big Band Big Bang 2017, a fundraiser for the AROKIS Centre of Music Society, 8 to 11 p.m. at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., tickets $20 general, $15 seniors and students. Info: www.arokismusic.org, or buy tickets through www.eventbrite.ca.

 

Sunday, May 14

Sundays With Sondheim, part of a series of informational chats about the composer Stephen Sondheim, presented by Patrick Street Productions at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., in the lobby. Session at 12:30 p.m. with PSP’s Peter Jorgensen, with help from a local performer, on Singing Sondheim. Bring coffee or tea and join in for a Q&A following the presentation. Free, but save a spot by registering ahead – find link at www.patrickstreetproductions.com.

In the BAG, a family studio drop-in at Burnaby Art Gallery, for all ages, by donation. Tour Arts Alive 2017 and the Salish Weave Collection, then make your own collaborative assemblage art, 1 to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.caor call 604-297-4422.

Van Dop Gallery hosts an opening reception for work by Elaine Brewer-White, an exhibition celebrating women, noon to 4 p.m. at the gallery, 421 Richmond St., New West. Exhibition runs until May 20. Call 604-521-7887 to arrange a viewing at another time.

 

Monday, May 15 to Sunday, July 23

Arnold Shives: People, an exhibition of prints by the North Vancouver artist, part of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s off-site exhibition series at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

 

Tuesday, May 16 to Monday, July 24

Fourth National Burnaby Print Show Invited Artists: Works from the Collection, part of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s off-site exhibition series at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

 

Wednesday, May 17

Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays presents Freshness Guaranteed: The Comedy Grab Bag, featuring comedic storytellers Marlee Stephenson, Morris Bartlett and Megan Phillips, in the backroom at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. Pay what you can. Reserve table by calling 604-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/WayOffWed.

 

Friday, May 19

Opening reception for BRIDGE, a new exhibition at the New Westminster New Media Gallery at Anvil Centre, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at 777 Columbia St., with cash bar. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca.

 

Saturday, May 20 to Sunday, July 16

BRIDGE, an exhibition at New Media Gallery featuring the work of Canadian artists Scott Hite and Scott Billings, Bill Fontana of the U.S.A. and Willie Doherty of Northern Ireland, exploring the notion of a bridge as metaphor. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca. New Media Gallery is at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.

 

Sunday, May 21

Sundays With Sondheim, part of a series of informational chats about the composer Stephen Sondheim, presented by Patrick Street Productions at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., in the lobby. Session at 12:30 p.m. on Sondheim’s collaboration with James Lapine, presented by playwright-director Amiel Gladstone. Bring coffee or tea and join in for a Q&A following the presentation. Free, but save a spot by registering ahead – find link at www.patrickstreetproductions.com.

Poetic Justice, the monthly reading series, continues at 11:30 a.m. at Boston Pizza, with featured poets Jane Munro and Ian Williams, plus open mike. Info: www.poeticjusticenewwest.org.

 

Tuesday, May 23

Jazz Jam, hosted by Cory Weeds at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, open to musicians of all ages and abilities. Bring your own instrument and join in, or just listen, 6 to 8 p.m. in the Studio Theatre, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.

A Little Lunch Music, featuring buffet lunch for $12, plus free concert by Brad Muirhead Trio, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Encores Café. Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., concert noon to 1 p.m. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.

 

Wednesday, May 24

World Poetry celebrates Asian Heritage Month, with a gathering from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Hosted by Ariadne Sawyer and Kagan Goh, with feature performers plus open mike, raffle and refreshments. Info: www.worldpoetry.caor 604-526-4729.

Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays presents Periscope, a new show by comedian/storyteller Megan Phillips, in the backroom at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. Pay what you can. Reserve table by calling 604-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/WayOffWed.

 

Saturday, May 27

Burnaby’s Amabilis Singers present Luminosity, featuring the rarely heard 30-minute composition Luminosity, by British composer James Whitbourn, in concert at Holy Rosary Cathedral, 646 Richards St. (at Dunsmuir) Vancouver. Tickets $20, or free for children under 12. Call 604-503-2074.

The Lady Larks perform at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., 7:30 p.m., featuring arrangements of hits from the Andrews Sisters, Manhattan Transfer, Gershwin and more, www.ladylarks.com. Tickets $20 regular, $15 for seniors and students, $10 for children, www.queensavenue.org.

 

Wednesday, May 31

Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays presents Periscope, a new show by comedian/storyteller Megan Phillips, in the backroom at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. Pay what you can. Reserve table by calling 604-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/WayOffWed.

 

Thursday, June 1 to Sunday, June 25

Charley’s Aunt, a Vagabond Players production of the classic British farce, at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, tickets $17, $15 for seniors and youth, with $12 previews on June 1 and 2. Shows run Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Info and tickets: www.vagabondplayers.ca/tickets or call 604-521-0412.

 

 

ONGOING

Call to artists: Apply by June 1 to take part in the Park’s Edge Paint-Off, a live painting battle taking place July 8 as part of the Deer Lake Summer Arts Festival, 1 to 3 p.m. The Burnaby Arts Council is also looking for artisans to take part in a summer market at the festival. Info and applications at www.burnabyartscouncil.org.

Musicians wanted: The Arts Council of New Westminster is seeking musicians (solo, duo and bands) to take part in its summer busking programs and events. Honorariums available. Performances to take place Thursdays through Saturdays. Applications and info at www.artscouncilnewwest.org/buskers.

Sopranos wanted: Lyric Singers is currently auditioning for first and second sopranos. Call Nancy Rahn, 604-585-0344, to arrange an audition. Info: www.lyricsingers.ca.

Paint and Sip Nights at 100 Braid Street Studios, offering a night of beverages, refreshments and a chance to receive step-by-step instruction from a professional artist to create your own painting. Each night costs $35, or $60 for two adults registering together, and runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. A variety of upcoming themes are offered, including Ode to Emily Carr on May 17. See www.100braidststudios.com.

Call for artwork: Youth and Reconciliation. Momentum Youth Arts is seeking submissions from young artists (up to age 25) for an upcoming exhibition at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, June 5 to Aug. 4, with gala opening June 12. Themes: Reconciliation and Cultural Appropriation. Info: youthprograms@masseytheatre.com.

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.

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 byronstarr@telus.net or call 778-709-8880 for information, or see www.meetup.com/Dance-For-Fun-Vancouver-Social-Dancing-Meetup/ for details.

Email entertainment listings to jmaclellan@burnabynow.com