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d Generations of SG Performance Margo Gram has been the Cultural Services Coordinator at the theatre for ten years. She notes that there are now generations of North Shore families that have been performers and audiences at the theatre. "Some of our local dance schools have been performing here practically since the theatre opened. Our Family Series, introducing the performing arts to young children, has been running more than twenty years." The 700 seat theatre is host to both community and professional performances. "For the first twenty years or soj the theatre was primarily used for community rentals. A big shift today is that people do not have to go into Vancouver for professional entertainment. They can see some of best dance here, go to Capilano College and hear fabulous jazz, or go to the Kay Meek Centre for concerts." Centennial's large stage makes It ideal for dance and large cast shows. Uncle Randy Productions is one local company that has made Centennial home for the last twelve years, including its sold out run of "High School Musical." Today the theatre is a major presenter of professional dance, playing host to internationally acclaimed companies like the recent visit of Alley II from the US. In 2008 patrons can look fonward to seeing one of Canada's premiere dancers, Margie Gillis, funded in part by VANOC. Gram has also seen community groups shift over the years. "It's been interesting for me to see how, as the community has diversified over the years, different cultures have started to use the theatre, and I've seen how that too has changed. The Iranian community, for example, has a strong performance culture. Originally we saw Iranian performances for Iranians, but as the younger generations are coming up we see more blending of different cultural styles and performance forms." As more generations become part of Centennial's story it will continue to provide a place where both young dancers can take their first bows and international stars can receive standing ovations. s ince opening in 1966 Centennial Theatre has been a beacon for the performing arts in North Vancouver. Thousands of local performers have had their first experience on the Centennial stage, and more than one hundred thousand patrons visit annually. CRIMSON CABARET CELEBRATING CREATIVE WOMEN Organizers bill this event as "a proud and fierce testimony of women's ideas, opinions and creative expressions, and a celebration of the power and passion of women's voices." It's more than an entertaining night, it's a worthy cause - as the Crimson Cab features local female performers who volunteer their time and talents to help keep the doors of the North Shore Women's Centre services open for women and girls within the community. The eclectic entertainment includes: contemporary dancers, flamenco dancers, Japanese drummers, singer/songwriters, spoken word artists, comedians, actors, aerial performers, Persian bellydancers and more. The North Shore Women's Centre is worth celebrating. ^ 1 : J ^ f K· WHAT: Crimson Cabaret WHEN: February 2, Doors 5 pm, Show 7pm, Silent auction prior to show. WHERE: Centennial Theatre TICKETS: Tickets at Centennial Theatre or North Shore Women's Centre, 131 East 2ncl Street Early Bird Tlx: $22.00. After January 24th: $28.00 1 | 22 January|February