Jimmy Page says, "It's as close as you'll ever get to the real deal."
The real deal being Led Zepagain, the Led Zeppelin tribute band here for one night only at the Michael J. Fox Theatre on Oct. 14.
If your Led Zeppelin IV vinyl is scratched and worn, maybe it's time to hear Stairway to Heaven live one more time.
Rock.It Boy Entertainment and Gee Dan Productions present a band that captures the heart and soul of "the world's greatest band," replicating the "ultimate Led Zeppelin experience," according to promoter Rob Warwick.
The band will resurrect the classics, such as Immigrant Song, Whole Lotta Love, Rock 'n' Roll and Black Dog, with near perfect imitation of Page's soaring guitar leads, John Paul Jones' brilliant keyboard passages, John Bonham's trademark pounding rhythms and the signature Robert Plant vocals.
Tickets are $32.50 (plus charges), online at Ticketmaster.ca or charge by phone 1-855-985-5000.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7: 30 p.m. at 7373 MacPherson Ave.
For more information, visit www.zepagain.com.
Celebrating colour in show
Fire engine red, cobalt blue, spring green and canary yellow will be just a few of the many hues on display at an upcoming exhibition at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
In Love With Colour, presented by the Burnaby Artist's Guild, will be held from Oct. 26 to 28 with an opening reception at 7: 30 p.m. on the Friday evening.
The show runs Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Featured artist Muriel Corson and the Guild's many talented artists will showcase original artwork in a variety of styles and mediums.
The show includes a raffle for an original painting and a sale of art cards and magnets.
Admission and parking are free.
For more information, call 604-291-6864 or visit the Guild website www.
Burnabyartistsguild.com.
Awards night for Burnaby writers
Want to hear some of the best poetry and prose by local amateur writers?
The Burnaby Writers' Society is holding its annual awards night on Oct. 16 to recognize the winners of the society's annual writing contest and give them a chance to read their works.
The evening will feature readings on the subject of "Earth," which was this year's contest theme, at La Fontana Caffe at 1013701 East Hastings (at Boundary Road) from 7: 30 to 9: 30 p.m.
Open mike sign-up starts at 7: 15 p.m.
The 2012 winners are: Clarissa P. Green from Vancouver, in first place; Lynne Burnett from West Vancouver, in second; Sharron Bertchilde from Nanaimo, in third; and an honorable mention goes to Julia Van Gorder from Vancouver.
Spoken INK is a reading series presented by the Burnaby Writers' Society on the third Tuesday of each month (except July and August). For more information, visit www.
BurnabyWritersNews. blogspot.com or email [email protected].
Send arts items to mreid@ burnabynow.com or by fax to 604-444-3460.
