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February 1 - 14,
2004
North Burnaby's Own Professional Theatre
Presents The Odd Couple, The Heights Performance Centre, 250 Willingdon;
604-294-4166,
February 3 2004
CHRIS HAMILTON, MUSIC FOR KIDS: Starting
February 3, 2004, local children’s entertainer Chris Hamilton will be teaching
music-related classes especially for kids. In a series of classes called
Kid’s Rock, Chris will teach children about how to write their own song
lyrics (Kid’s Rock: Songwriting for ages 8 to 13 & Kid’s Rock: Songwriting
Junior for ages 6 to 8) and how to design their own CD covers (Kid’s Rock:
Making CD Covers). For more information on the above classes, contact the
Continuing Education office for South Surrey/White Rock at (604) 531-1515
or consult the Surrey Continuing Education Winter/Spring 2004 guide.
February 4 - 8, 2004
Vancouver International Boat Show: Western
Canada’s largest and oldest Boat Show features the latest in power and
sail vessels, accessories, electronics, canoes & kayaks, fishing gear
and lodges, inboards, outboards, trailers, sails, destination travel and
the popular concourse marketplace featuring everything from water-skiing
to scuba diving. BC Place Stadium, (604) 678-8820.
February 5, 2004
Natalie MacMaster: Celtic fiddler from Cape
Breton plays tunes from new CD, Blueprint. The Centre in Vancouver for
Performing Arts, 604-280-4444.
February 6 - 8, 2004
Snowball Classic: DanceSport competition,
with champions from Italy, Germany, Lithuania, Denmark, the U.S., and Canada
performing the waltz, tango, Viennese waltz, slow foxtrot, quickstep, and
Latin dances. Hyatt Regency Hotel, 604-280-4444..
February 7, 2004
: GIFT CARD STAMPING: 9:30-12:30 at the
Langley Centennial Museum learn basic stamping techniques, uses of different
papers and inks, embossing and more with $15 pre-registration required
- (604) 888-3922.
February 7, 2004
On Saturday February 7, 2004, Argyle Secondary
Schools' Cheerleading Team is hosting the 2nd Annual North Shore Cheerleading
Invitational from 10am-approx.4pm. This cheerleading competition was a
huge hit last year with teams from all over BC and outside of the Province.
Not only will there be a cheer competition with over 25 teams, but there
will be a Raffle with great prizes again, 50/50 and a Concession. Last
years N.S.C.I. attracted over 2,000 spectators!!! Cost is $5.00 with program,
and all proceeds from the day are going to the Argyle Competitive Cheerleading
Team for their first trip to the Canadian National Cheerleading Championships
being held in Mississauga, Ontario in May 2004.
February 7, 2004
Sato Cup Karate Tournament: One of the largest
martial arts tournaments in Canada with more than 500 competitors. BCIT
Sportsplex, 604-873-8046.
February 8, 2004
The Original Costume Museum Society presents
Passion for Fashion: Sweetheart necklines. Romantic lace. Sensuous satin.
Join Ivan Sayers as he guides you through a fascinating journey of the
history of clothing in celebration of Valentines Day. This historic fashion
show traces womens evolution from totally dependent creatures (whose beauty
was their only weapon) to the free-spirited independent women of today.
Crinolines and corsets, bustles and beaded cocktail gownscome and discover
how changing fashions have shaped the female form and the way women live.
Vancouver Museum; 604-872-1230.
February 8, 2004
Pacific Road Runners "First Half" Half Marathon:
Race starts at the Roundhouse, proceeds around Stanley Park, and finishes
in David Lam Park. Fundraiser for Variety, the Children's Charity. Roundhouse
Community Centre, 604-515-2488.
February 14, 2004
RNB Dance & Theatre Arts: This wonderful
production will be starring the young and talented RNB dancers and featuring
Miss Kristen Glen; formerly of Ballet BC., Alberta Ballet and the National
Ballet of Canada, and Miss Vicky Lee; former professional performer of
modern theatre in Europe and Malaysia. The show will also feature Mr. Michael
Flynn, who has been a professional dancer with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet,
Alberta Ballet, Ballet B.C. and is training with Cirque Phoenix. Centennial
Theatre, North Vancouver; 604-984-4484.
February 15, 2004
Peacemaker:Award-winning play by David Holman
about ending prejudice, produced by Green Thumb Theatre. The Red People
and Blue People have lived in suspicion and mistrust of one another for
years, separated by an enormous wall. When a Red and Blue chance to meet,
they discover how much they can learn from one another and enrich each
other's lives. A charming parable of our culturally diverse society. Recommended
Audience: Children, Ages 4 - 10. Maple Ridge Art Centre and Theatre; 604-476-2787.
February 17, 2004
Speaker: Chief Roberta Jamieson, Chief Roberta
Jamieson speaks as part of the redoubtable Unique Lives and Experiences
series. Jamieson was most recently an unsuccessful underdog candidate for
national chief of the Assembly of First Nations—and that was perhaps the
only major setback in a remarkable career of firsts. A couple of quick
highlights: in 2001 she became the first female chief of the Six Nations
Mohawk reserve in Ontario, the largest reserve in the country; before that
she had already become the first female native lawyer in Canada, and gained
prominence for her determined opposition to the James Bay mega-project
in the ’70s. Orpheum Theatre. 604-280-4444.
February 21 - 29, 2004
Event: Chutzpah! Festival, A Jewish festival
of the arts featuring such classic Hebraic art forms as klezmer music and,
um, stand-up comedy. Featured performers include Marc Maron (a regular
on Conan O’Brien and Letterman, his mother tells us), a reprise of last
fall’s Fringe festival hit Job: A Hip Hop Musical (it just doesn’t seem
possible that such a thing could be any good, but people tell us it is),
and a dance program by Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg that the promotional materials
perhaps unfortunately refer to as “piercing”—and more. Norman Rothstein
Theatre. 604-257-5111.
February 21, 2004
Grouse Mountain is pleased to present the
Grouse Mountain Snowshoe Classic, one of Canada's largest snowshoe events.
The Snowshoe Classic offers those with an adventurous spirit three different
events to choose from: A 10km and 5km event, and for the junior snowshoer
in the family, a 1km kids event. Whether you want to test your strength
and endurance by entering the challenging 10km course, or are simply looking
for a fun outdoor event like th 5km option, The Grouse Mountain Snowshoe
Classic will challenge you, inspire you, and provide you with an experience
that will leave you smiling!
February 22, 2004
Activities and Performances with the Multicultural
Artists Circle,The Multicultural Artists Circle presents a day of art exhibitions,
puppetry, storytelling and interactive activities for families at the Burnaby
Art Gallery. Exhibiting artists include Shavon Cheng, Indy Johal, Khadejha
McCall, Aleese Nessler, Ati Sarrafi, Homa Peiman, Oksana Szulhan and the
Afghan Sewing and Craft Group. Performances will feature Akbar Jabarkhell
with music from Afghanistan (12:30pm); Colombian puppeteer extraordinaire
Guillermo Serrano (1:00pm); Association of Italian Canadian Writers Anna
Foschi, Ray Culos, Joe Ranallo and jazz poet Ralph Alfonso (2:00pm); and
storyteller Comfort Ero with tales from Nigeria (4:00pm). Activities will
include fabric printing, Chinese paper flower making, Ukrainian Easter
egg writing and video recording. Free admission. February 22, 12:00noon-5:00pm.
Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Avenue.
February 22, 2004
Al Simmons: He's a musician! He's an inventor!
He's a nut! Juno Award winner, Al Simmons, is an undisputed wizard of astounding
gadgets and preposterous props. Truly zany, silliness in its purest form,
he’s a one-man comedy team with a cast of thousands when singing from his
hilarious collection of wacky original tunes. As a creative genius and
one of the most popular performers across North America, Al Simmons is
too funny to be missed! Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver; 604-984-4484.
February 22, 2004
FORT LANGLEY CEMETERY TOUR - OLD SOLDIERS,
2-5 pm at the Fort Langley Cemetery join historian Warren Sommer for stories
about the graves of many old soldiers with $15 pre-registration required
- call Lindsay 888-3922.
February 22, 2004
PASSPORT TO THE PAST ON THE FORT-TO-FORT
TRAIL, 1-4 pm walk or bike the 5 km Fort-To-Fort Trail enjoying exhibits,
games and refreshments at this event co-sponsored by GVRD Parks, Parks
Canada and the Township of Langley; pick up your “Passport To The Past”
at the Langley Centennial Museum, Fort Langley National Historic Site,
Derby Reach Regional Park or the Fort Langley Train Station at Glover Road
and Mavis Avenue - phone further info call 888-3922.
February 11 - 14, 2004
Dance In Vancouver: A 5-day showcase of
Vancouvers contemporary dance scene, Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie
Street, Vancouver; 604-606-6400.
February 13 - 15, 2004
Vancouver Golf & Travel Show: The Vancouver
Golf and Travel show provides consumers with the best and largest selection
of golf equipment, accessories and travel opportunities all in one incredible
golf marketplace! Golf's leading manufacturers, golf courses and travel
destinations will be showcasing what's new and exciting for the 2004 golfing
season! BC Place Stadium, 1-800-891-4859.
February 13, 2004
Howe Sound Arts Association Presents Al
Simmons, Inventive Musical Comedy: Al has the Soul of a Vaudevillian...
it is as if he was genetically engineered for comedy. From his distant
Romanian and Scottish ancestors Al has inherited a quick wit lanky legs,
large flipper like feet and a rubber face Howe Sound Arts Association brings
you one of Canada's most beloved and zany children's performers. The Eagle
Eye Theatre, 38430 Buckley Avenue, Squamish.
February 13, 2004
Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir: North Shore
News presents "Sharing the Joy", a concert to benefit the North Shore Rescue
Team. Hear spectacular voices singing the songs of Wales, Scotland, continental
Europe and North America. Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver; 604-984-4484.
February 14 - 15, 2004
Best of the West Antique Expo - Cabin Fever
Edition. Tradex Centre, Abbotsford; 1-800-667-0619.
February 14 - 15, 2004
Chefs Fest: Come watch chefs at work in
the Granville Island Public Market. For more info call (604) 666-6477,
option 4.
February 14, 2004
BRIDGE DESIGN SCIENCE WORKSHOP: Design and
make a model bridge then test it. Enter a contest. Richmond Museum; 604
231-6460.
February 16 - 22, 2004
Aldergrove Heritage Week: Historic Murrayville
Bus Tour, Open House at Murrayville Community Hall, Pioneer Pro-D Daycamp,
Passport to the Past, and much more; 604-857-0555.
February 16 - 22, 2004
Fort Langley Heritage Week: A number of
heritage-related activities for children, adults, and families are taking
place at Langley Centennial Museum in Fort Langley all week long, including
self-guided walking tours of the historic buildings and the cemetery; 604-888-3922.
February 16 - 22, 2004
HERITAGE WEEK: A week to celebrate local
heritage and the achievements of Richmond’s 25 heritage groups. 604 231-6460.
February 16, 2004
125th Anniversary Of Incorporation: This
exhibit celebrates the incorporation of Richmond as a municipality in 1879
with a focus on the 25 settlers who signed the original petition to incorporate.
To November 2004; 604 231-6460.
February 16, 2004
Heritage day at Xa:ytem Longhouse: Come
celebrate Heritage Day with Miss Teen Canada 2004 at Xa:ytem Longhouse.
Xá:ytem is a 9,000-year-old ancient village site that features a
sacred transformer stone and B.C.’s oldest house. At Xá:ytem we
preserve and present Sto:lo history, culture, archaeology and spirituality.
35087 Lougheed Highway, Mission, :604-820-9725.
February 17 - 21, 2004
Heritage Week in Surrey: Plan to visit Historic
Stewart Farm, 13723 Crescent Road and the Surrey Museum and Archives; (604)
502-6456
February 18 - 22, 2004
B.C. Home and Garden Show: The BC Spring
Home & Garden Show offers new ideas, expert advice and a total selection
of home-related products for renovating, decorating, entertaining and gardening.
Ignite your sense of 'refresh - renew - revive'. BC Place Stadium, 1-800-633-8332.
February 20 - 21, 2004
RICHMOND HERITAGE WEEK FAIR: Richmond heritage
groups showcase their work at Richmond Centre. 604 231-6460.
February 20, 2004
Le Carnaval: Lang Community Park: Corner
of Saba and Buswell "Le Carnaval" is an exciting, new winter event, bringing
families together for a unique cultural and educational celebration. While
assisting in the promotion of Richmond's French Immersion schools, we'll
provide an atmosphere similar to the Quebec Winter Carnaval. Come out and
experience this friendly, neighbourhood event as we blend art, culture,
sports and entertainment; 604-233-8910.
February 21, 2004
Scottish Night: raditional haggis and roast
beef dinner, entertainment by the Stave Falls Scottish Dancers and the
White Spot Junior Pipe Band, door and raffle prizes. Tickets $28 each.
Pitt Meadows Hall, 6 p.m. For information and tickets call the Stave Falls
Scottish Dancers at 604-462-9935.
February 22, 2004
Free Family Sunday Programs: Once a month
join us for an interactive experience that combines the current art gallery
exhibit with a free hands on studio activity. Burnaby Art Gallery (1895
Willingdon Avenue); 604-205-7332.
February 22, 2004
Next Family Sunday, "Animal Masks" Families
are invited to join the art educator for a tour of the Art Gallery exhibition,
Journey to the Pacific at 1:00pm. Then, following the animal theme of the
family show in the theatre, children are invited to drop-in at Studio C
and create a colourful animal mask. Coquitlam; 604-927-6555.
February 22, 2004
ON THE WATERFRONT TOUR: Learn about the
days of tall ships and Steveston’s colourful past. 604 231-6460.
February 22, 2004
Tubby the Tuba: oin the Pacific Symphonic
Wind Ensemble for an afternoon of storytelling and music for young ears.
Wilson Durward will narrate. Kids, bring you favourite stuffed animal for
a Carnival of Animals parade in the theatre. Coquitlam, 604-927-6555.
February 25 - 29, 2004
7th Annual Vancouver International Mountain
Film Festival: "The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival is a
fine festival of climbing and adventure programs that remains true to the
heart of climbing and the spirit of mountains” Greg Child, festival Presenter.
Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver; 604-984-4484.
February 26 - 28, 2004
THE MAGIC FLUTE: The Royal Winnipeg Ballet
performs Mozart's The Magic Flute with choreography by Mark Godden. Part
of Ballet British Columbia's Dance Alive Series. QE Theatre, 604-280-3311.
February 28, 2004
Antique Road Show at Confederation Centre:
Al Bowen of Bowen and Associates, who has appraised antiques in most of
the museums in British Columbia, is ready to appraise your personal items.
Each person is allowed a maximum of two items to be appraised. Spectators
welcome. Please preregister as seating is limited.
February 29, 2004
Swap Meet at the Steveston Community Centre;
604-718-8080. P>Ongoing until February 14, 2004
Arms and the Man: Set in war-torn Bulgaria,
Arms and the Man is Shaws slyly farcical attack on the romantic notions
of war. This perennially popular play established Shaw as one of the greatest
wits in the London drama scene, combining high comedy with
Ongoing until February 26, 2004
Richmond Art Gallery presents Explore: Curator:
Corrine Corry Artists; Kirsty Robbins, Robin Ripley, Ilze Bebris and Virginia
Abbott, and Catherine Shapiro. The artists in this exhibition are using
their work to articulate a relationship with the natural world, the built
environment, and the social structures which form our contemporary condition.
Each artist establishes a space in which they are able to bridge the world
of art and another field of understanding. They then proceed to use techniques
available in both disciplines to explore their defined territory. Techniques
such as observation and examination, gathering and sorting, documentation
and imitation lead them to discoveries about our place in the physical
world. 604-231-6454.
Ongoing until February 26, 2004
Richmond Art Gallery presents Undercurrents:
Curator: Corrine Corry Artist; Raymonde Corbeil This conceptual photo-based
series of images is taken from the artist's family album. The photographs
explore the idea of misplaced narrative and altered contexts. Corbeil sees
snapshots as banal: capturing objects as images, yet understanding nothing.
This series is not about expanding art into life, but about photography
within a contemporary art practice. The archived photographs are used to
generate motifs, or themes. Images are reshuffled into new narrative structures.
Digital devices such as the dot matrix of a computer screen grid are superimposed
to create a visual net to hold the viewers' gaze. Sometimes an out-of-focus
image is deliberately used to intensify the feeling of a suspension in
time. Corbeil is concerned with engaging the viewer critically.604-231-6454.
Ongoing until February 29, 2004
Dirty Blond: Charlie and Jo are lonely New
Yorkers. He's a plump, bald film archivist, she is an impulsive, talkative
none-too-successful actress. They meet at Mae West's tomb - they have come
to pay homage to her on her birthday - and their shared obsession forms
the basis of an odd but ultimately romantic friendship. Dirty Blonde is
only partly about Mae West, and at least as much about the impact of her
legend on other people's lives. Stanley Theatre, Vancouver; 604-687-1644.
Ongoing until March 12, 2004
Top Speed: Top Speed explores what goes
into the making of speed and what drives certain individuals to go to new
extremes in their pursuit of human excellence. By capturing some of the
worlds fastest men and women on film, Top Speed literally surrounds the
audience with the adrenaline-inducing sensations of speed. From the drama
of competitors pushing through pain and fear to attain victory, to the
fascinating facts of how friction and acceleration help lead to awe-inspiring
world records, Top Speed reveals everything it takes to achieve speeds
that once seemed impossible. Alcan OMNIMAX Theatre;
Ongoing until March 27, 2004
Cultural Traditions in Surrey: The Surrey
Museum is planning a new exhibition and programs about the cultural traditions
of Surrey, with a focus on clothing, textiles and crafts. The theme will
incorporate elements which reflect the people, places, history, stories
and techniques associated with the materials that are to be presented.
The museum is looking for participation from citizens in the multicultural
community who have a deep interest and knowledge in the theme of the exhibit,
and would like to be involved in its planning. For more information, all
Lana Panko, curator, at 604-502-6461.
Ongoing until April 30, 2003
Open Spaces, 3rd Annual International Sculpture
Project: The much anticipated 3rd Vancouver International Sculpture Project
-"OPEN SPACES features the installation of 17 works by renowned Canadian,
British and American Sculptors. The temporary installations will be interactive
and public in nature emphasizing the diversity of the city, both in geography
and citizenry, and will be installed throughout the downtown center; 604-682-1234.
Ongoing
Communication: Explore the similarities
and confusing differences between languages. Use a fiber optics to watch
a video. Adjust a satellite dish to send and catch your own image, and
control a computer with the loudness of your voice. These and other hands-on
experiences will help you better understand today's information society.
Science World, Vancouver; 604-443-7440.
Ongoing
100 year Anniversary of Flight Program:
With an emphasis on Canadian innovation and aviation technology, follow
the history of flight from early Greek legend to the Wright brothers and
beyond. H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver; 604-738-7827.
Ongoing
Ghosts of the Abyss 3D: Academy Award winning
director and master storyteller James Cameron journeys back to the site
of his greatest inspiration - the legendary wreck of the Titanic. Using
state-of-the-art technology, Cameron and his crew are able to explore virtually
all of the wreckage, inside and out, as never before. At the CN Imax at
Canada Place; 604-682-4629.
Ongoing
India: Kingdom of the Tiger: Journey across
India, a breathtaking land shaped by a myriad of cultures, customs and
traditions. Inspired by the writings and experiences of Jum Corbett, a
pioneer of Indian wildlife conservation. A glorious tribute to this magnificent
land, and to its greatest ambassador - the mighty Bengal Tiger. At the
CN IMAX at Canada Place, 604-682-IMAX.
Ongoing
The 50s Gallery: Do you remember the 50s?
Bobby socks and poodle skirts; milkshakes and rock and roll. Few decades
have made such an impression on popular culture. Admire the mint-condition
1955 Ford Fairlane, check out the neon, or put a quarter in the jukebox
and listen the music of the decade that gave birth to the teenager in this,
the latest addition to the history of Vancouver. Vancouver Museum, 604-736-4431. |
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