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ARTS event January/February venue Van. East Cultural Centre 254-9578 Van. East Cultural Centre 254-9578 St. Catherine's Anglican Church 280-2801 Centennial Theatre 984-9030 Presentation House Theatre 990-3474 Vancouver Playhouse Theatre 873-331 1 Arts Club Theatre 687-1644 Centennial Theatre 984-4484 Capilano College Theatre 331-9979 Firehall Arts Centre 689-0926 Presentation House Theatre 990-3474 Deep Cove Shaw Theatre 929-9456 Centennial Theatre 984-4484 Centennial Theatre 431-5452 Granville Island 606-6425 Centennial Theatre 984-4484 Silk Purse Arts Centre 925-7292 Calendar of Performing Arts details Jim Jackson combines his amazing talents with musician Linda Sovert to entertain the kids. date/time January 4 2 pm The Firehouse Circus Music Trio Bel Canto Laudate Singers Winter Concert Kvetch A unique program of works by masters of February 16 opera, in arrangements for oboe, bassoon, and piano. 8 pm The Laudate Singers and instrumentalists present choral masterpieces from the German Baroque. Mulgrave School presents their winter concert. Call the school for more details. February 16 3 pm February 19 time tba Theatre Way Off Broadway presents this January 3-February 8 hilarious look at personal anxiety. A '96 Fringe hit! 8 pm Western Canadian premiere of 2000 January 6-February 1 by local playwright Joan MacLeod. A N o r t h Shore 8 pm family questions its urban existence. See story page 7. Paradise truly has its price when a January 16-February 15 businessman attempts to attain enlightenment. 8 pm Fred Garbo's and Daielma Santos' live, inflatable January 26 human animation show has won the praise 1 1:30 am & 2 pm and affection of audiences around the world. Agatha Christie's famous mystery January 30-February 8 opens the new 350-seat theatre. Director: Dawn Moore. 8 pm A Drew Hayden Taylor comedy February 7-March 1 that goes from the reservation to the city (Toronto). 8 pm Presentation House Productions February 8-March 1 presents David Mamet's award-winning drama 8 pm celebrating the "art of the deal." See story page 8. Noel Coward's classic comedy looks at adult morality, what's left of it. February 21 -March 8 8 pm February 23 1 1:30 am & 2 pm January 1 1 7:30 pm 2000 Sitting O n Paradise Fred Garbo Inflatable Theatre Co. The Mousetrap Only Drunks And Children Tell The Truth Glengarry Glen Ross Private Lives Big Kids Extra A special show designed to appeal to 8-12 year olds. Axis Theatre Company presents "Trolldom...As If By Magic." Vancouver Pars National Ballet presents this evening of Iranian dances and music directed by Azita Sahebjam. Persian Night Dance KiSS Project DanceArts Vancouver presents January I9-February 23 this festival of dance, theatre, music, workshops, and performances. See story page 14. RNB Dance & Theatre Arts presents a performance February 1 that will include ballet, tap, |azz, modern, and hip hop. 7:30 pm Ruth Scheung, contemporary works in textile arts. February 13 Lesley Richmond.Textile trends. February 20 Barbara Heller and Kaija Rautianen,Tapestry: February 27 Its relationship to environment, and political and social issues. Love of Fabric Art. Visit four fabric artists in their studios. February 14 1-5 pm Pastiche A r t Lectures Other A r t Tour Demonstration Ferry Building Gallery 925-7270 Centennial Theatre 986-1420 Centennial Theatre 984-4484 Centennial Theatre 984-4484 North Shore Decorating Centre Inc. will be February 20 presenting a demonstration of faux-finishing 7 pm techniques. For more details call Brian or Louise at the Centre. World Adventure Tours travelogue titled Portugal will be narrated by Dale Smith. February 25 5:45 & 8:15 pm Portugal Looking For Visual Artists The theatre is soliciting artists interested in displaying their work in the theatre lobby. Larger works are most appropriate because of large space. Call Ellen Gott for more information.