Art lovers, be sure to stop in to the Burnaby Art Gallery to check out Michiko Suzuki’s Hope Chests exhibition. The exhibition has been on display on the gallery’s upper level but has now expanded to the main level (following the closure of the annual Arts Alive student exhibit).
Suzuki’s work includes printed silk tents that contain “hope chests” embodying the dreams of eight young women from different cultural groups.
An opening reception is set for Thursday, May 19 from 7 to 9 p.m., with opening remarks followed by a reception in the gallery’s Fireside Room.
On Saturday, May 21, Suzuki will lead a tour of the exhibition and talk about the stories behind her work.
And on Sunday, June 12, your whole family can stop in to the gallery to take part in an In the BAG studio program and create a family-friendly art project in connection with the exhibition.
Check out www.burnabyartgallery.ca for all the details.
Lunch and music
Heads up for all you live music lovers: The next concert in the A Little Lunch Music series is coming to the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts on Thursday, May 26.
You can enjoy the Celtic stylings of Jocelyn Pettit and Allan Dionne, plus a lunch buffet (optional) at Encores Café. The concert is set for noon, and the buffet runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Music is free, and the lunch is $12.
See www.shadboltcentre.com for more information.
The art of ikebana
Ever tried your hand at floral design? The art of Japanese floral arranging, ikebana, is in the spotlight at an upcoming program at the Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library.
In honour of Asian Heritage Month, the library is presenting Joan Fairs in an hour-long lecture and demonstration about ikebana.
It’s set for Saturday, May 28 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., and you need to sign up ahead. Call 604-522-3971 or see www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Got talent? Matsuri festival is looking for performers
Calling all performers looking for the spotlight: The Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre has issued a call for competitors in its annual Matsuri Star Talent Search.
Competition rounds will be held through the summer to qualify for the main show during the Nikkei’s Matsuri festival, coming Sept. 3 and 4. All kinds of performers from all cultural backgrounds are welcome to apply – note you need to apply by June 8, so don’t delay too long.
The competition comes with a grand prize of $500, while the runner-up will get $200.
See www.nikkeimatsuri.ca to sign up.
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