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June cle Vanya |l-17 iep Cove Shaw Theatre 60 Gallant Ave, Deep Cove 4.929.9456 fresh look at a comedy-drama itten over a hundred years ago Anton Chekhov. A retired, ailing sfessor and his beautiful, youthwife leave the city to settle on e family's remote country farm tate. For years the professor's lughter from his first marriage, id her Uncle Vanya managed the rm to support the professor 'lieving it would eventually be it to her. The couple's unexpected rival sends the estate into confujn, upsetting the daily routines country life and igniting passions. ommunicating Doors jne 6-21 eep Cove Shaw Theatre ickets: 604.929.3200 comedy by Alan Ayckbourn, irected by Norman White nnual Festival of Plays lay 5-10, Curtain: 8 pm resentation House Theatre 04.990.3474 Days! 6 Plays! Six North Shore heatre Groups compete for wards. The top winning produc'°n goes onto compete in the "owcial MAINSTAGE festival in uly. The Odd Couple (Female Won), Theatre West Van, May 5. The Beauty Queen ofLeenane, )eep Cove Stage Society, May 6. ^astasia, North Vancouver Community Players, May 7. The } BCCF Seniors' Chorfest 2003 May 9, 7:30 pm Centennial Theatre 604.904.8866 250 seniors from eight choirs from around the Province perform individually and in a massed choir. Kultura Filipino North Shore Sat, May 24 @ 7:30pm Centennial Theatre 604.987.2536 Experience the rich Philippine culture and its people by travelling to the different islands of the Philippines through music and dance in 'Lakbay (Travel) Pilipinas'. An exciting presentation of the festival dances of the Cordillera people of Northern Luzon, Jota and Habanera dances of the Spanish era, and barrio fiesta dances in the countryside. North Shore Jazz Capilano College Performing Arts Theatre 2055 PurcellWay Jazz Hotline: 604.872.5200 It doesn't get any better than this, cool venues, hot jazz (see story pg.8). Drum Heat, featuring Valerie Dee Naranjo & Sal Ferreras (June 20). Ernestine Anderson, June 21. Tangos for La Milonga: Romulo Larrea Tango Ensemble, June 26. Chris Smither, June 27. Peters Drury Trio, June 28. North Shore Jazz @ Presentation House 3rd 8i Chesterfield Pirate Jenny, June 21. Vancouver Guitar, June 27. Campbell Ryga, June 29. Parissa 8i Dastan Ensemble May 4, 8 pm Centennial Theatre 904.8866 An evening of Iranian classical music with some of the genre's most celebrated artists. Call 604-904-8866 for tickets. Crowning Glory: The North Shore Chorus May 10, 7:30 pm Mt. Seymour United Church (1200 Parkgate off Mt. Seymour Pkwy) 604.922.4280 The North Shore Chorus with the Finzi Chamber Orchestra performs Coronation Anthems 1, 2 and 3 by Handel, Gloria from Coronation Mass in C by Mozart and music by Purcell, Elgar, and others. Info line: 604.983.6444 Sinfonia - Orchestra of the North Shore May 17, 7:30 pm Centennial Theatre A Spring Celebration - presenting Patricia Shih, one of Canada's top violinists in a work composed for her by Michael Conway Baker, The Flight of the Aphrodite. Patricia will also perform Carmen Fantasy. The Sinfonia season will close with Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony. Jazz at the Silk Purse May 29 Silk Purse Arts Centre, 604.925.7291 The West Van Jazz Series begins with the sensuous and sultry sounds of Jazz Diva - Alita Dupray. Kate Hammett-Vaughan (June 5), Tammy Weis (June 12), Karen Plato & Bill Coon (June 19), Heart & Soul, (June 26). Tickets: $10-lnside, $8-Outside. Call 604.925.7292 for reservations. Geordie Roberts conducting, admission. Free Admission. Donations to NS Harvest Project. 2nd Annual Sea to Sky Regional Heritage Fair May 3, Noon - 4 pm North Vancouver Museum & Archives 209 W.4th, North Vancouver Free community event! Over 60 student history projects that have been created in the Sea to Sky schools will be on display for all to enjoy. The program of the day includes the Rattlebone Band, Lacemaking and Rughooking displays, Heritage Caricature Artist, Timeless Tales, Kids Boat Building and More! Info call: 604.987.5618. North Shore International Film Series Rabbit Proof Fence May 7 Bowling for Columbine May 29 Park 8i Tilford Cinemas In partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival, The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents the runners up for audience Award at the 2002 Film Festival. Advance tickets ($15 for a two pack) at CityScape Community Art Space, 335 Lonsdale, 604.988.6844 or S9 each at the door. ?llowWallpaper,lhe Krysalis 'heatre Company, May 8. Five Wbmeti Wearing the Same Dress, B «ween Shifts Theatre Society BojHmish), May I June 13