December Capilano College Performing Arts Theatre 2055 Purcell Way North Van All Shows @ 8 pm 604.990.7810 Terence Blanchard Sextet November 81 Tix: $36l$32 Trumpeter/composer Terence Blanchard has established himself as one of the elite players of his generation. A multiple Grammy Award nominee with numerous poll-topping CD's, this Blue Note recording artist is also well known for his award-winning Hollywood film scores for directors including Spike Lee. His most recent film score for the Spike Lee film 25th Hour received a Golden Globe nomination. A highlight for the season with one of contemporary jazz's most respected and influential artists. Barachois toemoer/6/Tix: $22/$ 19 This extraordinary quartet from P.E.I, has taken the essence of their Acadian cultural heritage and breathed new life into time honoured traditions. Their widely acclaimed show is a delightful voyage into the heart of an Acadian soiree - full of warmth and bubbling over with surprises. A "kitchen party" for the whole family. Christmas Classics with "A" Band and Nitecap December 5 / 7 7 x . 522/5J9 ^ « annual holiday jazz concert is ! Alison Brown Quartet December 71 Tix:$22/$19 Grammy Award winner Alison Brown is one of the most innovative artists in the bluegrass/acoustic music genre. Alison has won over legions of fans of jazz-hued acoustic music with a unique voice on a relatively unexplored instrument - the five string banjo. Named Banjo Player of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association, Alison and her quartet take the banjo quantum leaps beyond traditional bluegrass. Winter Harp December 161 Tlx: $22/$ 19 A perennial favourite Winter Harp, a popular seasonal offering featuring an ensemble of harps, flutes, rare medieval instruments, percussion, poetry and song. Come and celebrate the season in the true spirit of tradition and enjoy a magical, candlelit journey into the heart of winter. Centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave, North Van 604.984.4484 No Strings Attached Sinfonia-Orchestra of the North Shore Nov 29 @ 7:30 pm Pre Concert talk @ 6:30 pm Adults: $25 Seniors & Students: $2 Flutes and French Horns! Bassoons and Bass Trombones! This performance will feature music for Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion - the other three families of the symphony orchestra! Victorian Christmas Concert Lonsdale Quay Dec 12® 7pm Admission free The Ambleside Orchestra of West Vancouver will play its annual Victorian Christmas concert. For information contact Hilary Clark at 604 926.3030 Centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave, North Van 604.984.4484 Winter Concert of Dance 8i "The Grinch" Dec 13® 7 pm, Matinee ®2pm Ticket Price MatineeAdults: ($ 14) Seniors/Students ($12) Children under 3 ($10) Evening: Adults ($16) Seniors/Students ($14) Children under 3 ($10) The Anna Wyman School of Dance Arts presents Winter Concert of Dance in the Matinee and The Grinch as the Evening performance. Featuring students of all ages performing Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap & Hip Hop. Demeter & Persephone Nov 8, 9:30 am-5 604.985.5168 A full day's exploration of the myth and celebration of womens' creativity. $90.00. Facilitated by Abegael Fisher-Lang. pm Klee Wyck, West Vancovuer Deep Cove Heritage Garden @ Deep Cove Cultural Centre "BUY A BRICK in the Garden!" Become involved in this project celebrating the unique heritage of Deep Cove by buying a Commemorative Brick in the name of a community member, family, or pioneer of the Cove. Only 200 bricks available! For individuals or families $ 150.00 per brick. For businesses $300.00 All proceeds go to the projects of the Deep Cove Heritage Society. Call 604.929.7043 Hollyburn and West Van High Remembered To Jan 24 West Vancouver Museum and Archives 680 17th St. at Esquimaft 604.925.7295 Tues - Saf. 12 noon - 4:30 pm Admission: $1.25, $0.75 (students/seniors) For information call 604.925.7295 This show tells the story of Hollyburn School and West Van High through photographs, artifacts and stories from former students, teachers and administrators. November | December 13 Orchestral Workshop Nov 29, 1:30-4:30 pm West Coast Amateur Musicians' Society $25/students & seniors, $30/members, $35/non-members All are welcome as Conductor Simon Capet, will lead participants through a reading of Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique. Bring instrument and music stand, refreshments provided. For information call Hilary Clark: 604-926-3030. ast becoming a tradition. Jazz up e season with a festive selection Christmas standards. Special of ;n cuest faculty artists will also be eatured to make this celebration e «ra special. A holiday treat for « whole family. Balladeer with a ;h ^ r f u l baritone voice. What ^akesan evening with Garnet all > more special is his self-effac*^ and often riotous humour : «ween songs w w w . n o r t h v a n a r t s . c o m