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Festivals Galore Summer is Festival Time and there is no shortage of them in our area. Just a few are described here. There is something for everyone. B.C. FESTIVAL OF T H E ARTS in Chilliwack will be happening as we go to press, so we will give a report on that in our next NSAN. June 24 - 26 NORTH VANCOUVER'S FOLKFEST includes performances at 8 p.m. each evening at Centennial Theatre. Tickets Adults $3, children FREE. There is also a great parade on Lonsdale, Saturday, June 24th at 10 a.m. sponsored by the Lions Club. Silver Harbour will have ETHNIC CRAFTS AND FOODS on Sunday, June 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. NVCAC's Craft Fair and Paint-In are also held in conjunction with Folkfest. See NVCAC Programs for details. June 23 to July 2 Du Maurier Ltd. INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL VANCOUVER This event produced by the Coastal Jazz and Blues Society, celebrates a broad spectrum of traditional and contemporary jazz. Over 400 musicians from Europe, Africa, Japan, Canada and the US will participate. Many concerts will be free. On Canada Day Weekend "JAZZ A T THE P L A Z A " (Expo site), 3 days of FREE CONCERTS wiU be held on 3 stages. Look for schedules in newspapers or call die 24-hour JAZZ HOTLINE of die Coastal Jazz and Blues Society at 682-0706 for information. June 30 to July 9 HARRISON FESTIVAL OF T H E ARTS presents die sight and sounds of Central America and the Caribbean with exhibits and performances from Nicaragua, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Brazil. There will be free outdoor entertainment, workshops, theatre, concerts, art shows, a craft market and much more. Information and accommodation 798-3664. July 14 - 16 VANCOUVER FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL at Jericho Beach Park features over 200 performances from 18 countries. There will be special children's programming and 18 food booths. " A festival diat combines all the familiar licks you know and love with a world cruise into some of the most amazing and unexpected musical destinations you're likely to experience anywhere." Information 879-2931 Thru June to July 8 NANAIMO FESTIVAL at Malaspina College Theatre - Plays by ROD LANGLEY and MARGARET HOLLINGSWORTH will be presented. Cast chats with cast members and Festival staff happen Wednesdays. "This year at the Festival the Island's stories are being told. The Island is speaking. Come and listen". Information and tickets 754-7587. July 10 - 16 ASHLAND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL in Oregon. You have to go further afield for this one but it is made easy by Eraser Valley College which is offering an all-inclusive tour package. Information from the College in Chilliwack 792-0025, loc. 425 or Abbotsfoid 853-7441, loc. 263. July 30, 11 - 7 p.m. CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL in Waterfront Park in North Vancouver. Last year diis was a huge success with steel and reggae bands, Caribbean food, a beer garden, crafts from the islands and much more. People dance die afternoon away on die grass in diis park near die Seabui terminal. This festival is one of many events which take place in North Vancouver Pariu during die summer. GET A SCHEDULE FROM CITY OR DISTRICT HALL. July/August VANCOUVER EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL is a series of concerts featuring faculty of UBC's School of Music and visiting artists. There are also programs in early music held at UBC during the sununer. These are jointiy sponsored by Early Music Vancouver and School of Music, UBC. Info. 732-1610. STEIN V A L L E Y FESTIVAL "Voices for the Wilderness" August 5 - 7 at Mount Currie near Whisder features celebrities and entertainers in support of the Lytton and Mt. Currie Indian People in theirfightto save the Stein Valley from logging. Bruce Cockbum, Gordon Lightfoot, David Suzuki, Roy Bonisteel, Terry David Mulligan, Valdy and many more will join forces in this cause. Info. 988-1185 and VTC/CBO ticket oudets. Aug 10 to 13 T H E S E V E N T H A N N U A L F E S T I V A L OF T H E WRITTEN ARTS wiU be hdd in Sechdt, feamring many well known Canadian "Names" as well as a reception to meet die likes of June Callwood, Pierre Berton, Doris Shadboh, Charles Lynch, William Deverell. A barbecue and other fun activities are also planned. Tickets are only $50.00 (diis does not include catered events) for a week-end pass. Aits CouncU offices haveregistrationforms. WRITERS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAMS held in conjunction witfi diis Festival. Aug. 5 to 9, Short Fiction and Script-writing and Aug. 15 - 19, Nonfiction and die Spin-off Market and Creative Non-fiction. Information 8859631. CANADA'S CREATIVE PICTURE FRAMERS THE FRAMING EXPERIENCE 1509 Lonsdale Avenue ' We eoK | A 0 ( ù U yen uiiUi a eaw^ble ^-pWM teuiice. iiuCiuIiMg oxi/patte-iip, umpideù^l^paiUiHi, 986-1616 ask about our ARTIST'S DISCOUNT 6 North Vancouver | Ì ( M oMCMUy owl (dole H u M " FOR PICK-UP AND DELIVERY. CALL. PHONE: ( 6 0 4 ) 929-4116 FAX: (604) 9 2 9 4 6 4 5