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a r t s^XXre Voices of Hope Jan. 12, 7 p m Centennial Theatre Centre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., box office 604-984-4484 Music for Life presents the African Children's Choir concert "Voices of Hope." The internationallyacclaimed, Grammy-nominated choir offers joy and exuberance in this uplifting and inspiring performance. See www.africanchildrenschoir.com Jeff H y s l o p Feb.3, 8 p m Centennial Theatre, 604-9844484 The Bill Hilly B a n d Jan. 19, 8 p m Capilano College Performing Arts Theatre, box office 604990-7810 The Rogue Folk Club presents a band whose combination of artistry, enthusiasm, and entertainment has delighted audiences for five years. Also appearing is the Mark Atkinson Trio. Kurt Elling F e b . 8, 9, 8 p m Handel's Messiah Capilano College Performing Arts Theatre, b o x office 604990-7810 Elling, who has been nominated for four Grammy awards and was named male jazz vocalist of the year by Down Beat magazine, joins the " A " Band and NiteCap for two more performances in the Cap Jazz series. Tiny Tina Jan. 26 Centennial Theatre, 604-9844484 The North Vancouver Filipino Association presents "Tiny Tina," a tribute to Tina Turner. With dancers and a nine-piece band, this energetic and exciting performance encourages audience participation. See www.tinytina.com Vancouver Orchestra F e b . 8, 8 p m Centennial Theatre, 604-9844484 The VSO presents the final concert of its North Shore Classics series, with conductor Andrey Boreyko and pianist Naida Cole playing works by Liadov, Scriabin and Tchaikovsky. Symphony Song of the Axes Feb. 17, 7 . 3 0 p m C e n t e n n i a l Theatre, 604-9844484 Les Bucherons recreate a day in the life of a lumberjack in "Song of the Axes." Combining song, dance, and silliness (in English and French) Les Bucherons delight kids of all ages. L a u d a t e S i n g e r s : Voices, Sax, and Syn M a r c h 2, 8 p m West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Sensuous, evocative music created by blending voices, saxophones, and synthesizers. For information about season tickets for Laudate Singers call 60-831-3158. Single tickets are available through 12 January | February Ticketmaster, 604-280-3311 or www.ticketmaster.ca The first concert of the Electric Evenings Series presents Jeff Hyslop N O W ! Best known for his role in The Phantom of the Opera, Hyslop is equally masterly as a singer, a dancer, and an actor. The show mixes magical moments from great musicals with some surprises. From Russia With Love Feb. 16, 7 . 3 0 p m Centennial Theatre, 604-9844484 Sinfonia, the North Shore's own orchestra, is conducted by Clyde Mitchell in "From Russia with Love," a program of works by Tchaikovsky, Kalinnikov, Rachmaninoff, and S h o s t a k o v i c h . The M o u s e t r a p J a n . 1 6 - 1 8 7 p m , Jan. 19 11am and 3pm D e e p C o v e S h a w Theatre, 4360 Gallant A g a t h a Christie's popular murder mystery, as presented by Maggie Mason's children's Theatricks troupe. For information call 604929-9456. NOW! Barney Bentall Jan. 26 - 27, 8 p m Deep Cove S h a w Theatre Western Canadian rock icon Barney Bentall is joined by Babe Gurr in this two-night fundraiser for First Impressions Theatre. For information call 604-929-9456 Upstage F e b . 9, 7 . 3 0 p m Centennial Theatre, 604-9844484 RNB Dance and Theatre Arts presents " U p s t a g e . " M u c h A d o A b o u t Nothing Jan. 10-26, 8 p m , matinees 2 p m o n 13th a n d 20th P r e s e n t a t i o n H o u s e Theatre, 3 3 3 C h e s t e r f i e l d , b o x office 604-990-3474 The Out to Lunch Players move Shakespeare's classic comedy to Texas and update it to 1972. See www.outtolunchplayers.com J a n u a r y | Ffl Lester Quitzlan Feb. 15, 8 p m Capilano College Performing Arts Theatre, b o x office 604990-7810 A riveting night from slide g u i tarist Quitzlan, w h o has turned the blues world upside down A n d T h e n T h e r e W e r e None Jan. 16 a n d 17, 8 p m C a p i l a n o C o l l e g e Performing A r t s T h e a t r e , b o x o f f i c e 604990-7810 The Cap Theatre series presents A g a t h a Christie's masterful mystery about ten guests who have been invited to an island by an invisible host and are killed off one by one. Jan. 19 a n d 2 0 C e n t e n n i a l Theatre, 604-9844484 The Pilgrim Chorus presents the Messiah. Call 604-984-4484 for details. W h a t G l o r i o u s T i m e s They H a d : The N e l l i e M c C l u n g Story J a n . 1 8 - 1 9 , 2 2 - 2 6 , Jan. 29Feb.2 H e n d r y H a l l , 8 1 5 East 11th Nellie M c C l u n g was a novelist and a politician and instrumental in obtaining female suffrage in M a n i t o b a . A great piece of Canadian history, presented satirically as well as dramatically. For seat availability call 604-9832633.