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What's up in Burnaby? New arts listings Nov. 24

ON NOW To Friday, November 27 The Dichotomy of Change, presented by 100 Braid Street Studios, featuring the work of artists including Cliff Blank, Judith Copland, Omanie Elias, Susan L.
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Enjoy a Celtic Yuletide concert with Caelestra on Dec. 13.

ON NOW

To Friday, November 27

The Dichotomy of Change, presented by 100 Braid Street Studios, featuring the work of artists including Cliff Blank, Judith Copland, Omanie Elias, Susan L. Grieg, Terra Varey and more, at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, 777 Columbia St., New West, 604-527-4640 or www.anvilcentre.ca.

 

To Sunday, December 6

From The Collection: The Many Worlds of Jack Wise, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave. View any time during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

 

To Monday, December 7

Brigitta Kocsis: Universal Gravitation, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery at the McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St., North Burnaby. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

Paint the Town, an exhibition of work by artists aged nine to 12 taking part in Anvil Centre arts programs, ongoing in the Secret Gallery at New Westminster Museum in the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Info: 604-527-4640 or www.anvilcentre.ca.

 

To Sunday, December 13

Brushstrokes in History/Pinceladas en la Historia, an exhibition of the surreal, abstract work of Pepe Hidalgo, at the Arts Council of New Westminster’s Gallery at Queen’s Park. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.

Sherlock Holmes’ Christmas Goose, presented by Forte Theatre Society in Brookfield Hall at Burnaby Village Museum as part of the village’s Heritage Christmas celebrations, running Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 , 4 and 6:30 p.m. Info: fortetheatresociety@gmail.com.

 

 

To Sunday, December 20

New Westminster Celebration Series, an exhibition of portraits of past and present figures from the arts and cultural scene in New Westminster, originally commissioned for the city’s 150th anniversary celebrations and now on display at the Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday or by appointment. Info: www.masseytheatre.com or 604-517-5900.

 

To  January 24, 2016

Layers: Print and Beyond, an exhibition of work by Gillian Armitage, Kim Mi Hyang and Marie Price, guest curated by Susan Gransby, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

 

To January 31, 2016

Revitalizing Japantown? A Right to Remain exhibition, at Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, with opening reception on Saturday, Oct. 24 to 2 to 5 p.m. Info: www.nikkeplace.org.

 

Thursday, November 26

A Little Lunch Music, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Encores Café, featuring Cory Weeds and jazz music. Buffet $12, starting at 11:30 a.m. Concert is free.

 

Friday, November 27

New Westminster Museum and Archives presents The Living Archive, and interdisciplinary evening of work by songwriters, dancers, performance artists, composers, choreographers and new media artists, 8 to 10 p.m. in the Anvil Centre Theatre, drop in any time.

 

Saturday, November 28

Chez Nous: Christmas With Elektra, with Elektra Women’s Choir, joined by jazz vocalist Dee Daniels, bassist Jodi Proznick and the Burnaby Central Women’s Choir for a family-friendly holiday program, 2 p.m. at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby. Info: www.elektra.ca.

Curator’s tour of the new Layers exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., 2 p.m., free. Join guest curator and professional printmaker Susan Gransby for an exploration of the exhibition’s prints. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

Spirit of the Season – the Art of Adornment, an open house at Van Dop Gallery, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 421 Richmond St, featuring fibre artist Julie Pongrac and jewelry artist Joanna Lovett. Info: vandopgallery.com or 604-521-7887.

Artist team talk and pie chat, 2 to 5 p.m., in connection with the Revitalizing Japantown exhibition at Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby. Free. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org, 604-777-7000.

 

 

Sunday, November 29

ArtStarts presents Element, with Metaphor, a crew of hip-hop artists who build community empowerment and social justice through their performance, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr., free, no pre-registration needed. Info: www.artstarts.com/weekend.

Boomers, Zoomers and Seniors comedy show, at Lafflines Comedy Club, 530 Columbia St., 2 p.m., with food and beverage menu available. Tickets $15, with $3 seniors’ discount. Info at www.lafflines.com.

Brain Ball, a screening of the film paying tribute to the legacy of the Vancouver Asahi, 2 p.m. at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org, 604-777-7000.

Opera for a Sunday Afternoon, 3 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, presented by Burnaby Lyric Opera and featuring highlights from Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, starring emerging young opera talents from around the region. Tickets $15, 604-205-3000.

 

Wednesday, December 2 to Saturday, December 19

Inspecting Carol, a Christmas comedy presented by the Vagabond Players, Wednesday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., at the Bernie Legge theatre, Queen’s Park, $15 regular, $13 students and seniors, with $10 previews on Dec. 2, 3 and 4. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or email reservations@vagabondplayers.ca.

 

Friday, December 4

New Westminster Symphony Orchestra and Richmond Academy of Dance present a Christmas concert, featuring favourites from the Nutcracker and more festiva offerings, 7:30 p.m. at Massey theatre, tickets $17, 604-521-5050 or www.masseytheatre.com.

 

Friday and Saturday, December 4 and 5

Seriously Senior, presented by Golden Age Theatre at Century House, 620 Eighth St., Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 1:30 p.m., featuring three one-act plays: Time Out, Yogiisms, and Profusion of Roses, $8 members, $10 non-members, with refreshments and entertainments.

 

Saturday, December 5

Christmas Joy, presented by the Amabilis Singers, 2 p.m. at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby, $20 regular, free for children 12 and under. Call 604-897-7258 or see www.amabilissingers.org.

Christmas on the Air: a musical revue, with Red Robinson and Rick Cliff, at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., 604-522-4500 or www.thecolumbia.ca.

Winter Arts and Craft Pop-up Market at 100 Braid Street Studios, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with resident artists on hand in their studios, plus select artisans and craftspersons who have been invited to join in the gallery. Info www.100braidstreetstudios.com.

SFU Choir presents Winter Winds, a seasonal concert featuring C.P.E. Bach’s Magnificat, the Western Winds Mass by John Taverner and more, 7:30 p.m. at Ryerson United Church, 2195 West 45th Ave., Vancouver, $20, or $10 concession. Children 12 and under free. Info: www.sfuchoir.ca.

 

Sunday, December 6

Winter Harp and the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir present a Christmas concert at Masey Theatre,. 2:30 p.m. Tickets at www.vwmc.ca or 604-521-5050.

Carols and Bells, the 18th annual festive event at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. featuring handbell choirs interspersed with carol singing, 7 p.m. (no intermission). Tickets $20 regular, $15 students/seniors, $10 children. Info: 604-522-1606/

 

Monday, December 7

Open mike for writers, for everyone aged 14 and up to share their own work – short stories, poetry, essays, novel excerpts, etc. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St., with sign-up at 6:30 p.m. and readings at 7 p.m. Light refreshments served. See www.bpl.bc.ca/events/writers-open-mic.

 

Thursday, December 10

Jarvis Church, a performance by the Canadian R&B artist as part of the Lounge Series at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., tickets $25 to $35. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.

 

Saturday, December 12

Songs of Sinatra, a tribute by Rick Valiant, with the Blue Morris Swing Band, in honour of Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday, at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., tickets starting at $25 for show only, to $40 for dinner and show. Info: www.thecolumbia.ca or 604-522-4500.

 

Sunday, December 13

In the BAG, a free family studio activity drop-in program at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., 1 to 4p.m. on the theme of Layering Colour. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

Caelestra presents a Celtic Yuletide concert, 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., tickets at www.caelestra.com. Cost: $20 regular, $15 students and seniors, $10 children.

 

ONGOING

Burnaby Art Gallery, seeks experienced volunteers to serve on its Burnaby Art Gallery Advisory Committee. For information and full requirements, see www.burnabyartgallery.ca. Deadline to apply is Dec. 15 for the year 2016. For info, call 604-297-4422.

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.

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 information, call 604-781-4704.

Enjoy singing? Burnaby Pacemakers Choir is looking for sopranos and altos. Music is light and varied. Choir rehearses on Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds St., Burnaby, 604-298-4843 or 604-434-9737.

 

 

Do you have an arts or entertainment event to share? Do you have ongoing events to share or know of a group searching for new members? Email jmaclellan@burnabynow.com or jmaclellan@newwestrecord.ca.