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arts alive V I S U A L ARTS GtyScape Community Art Space 335 Lonsdale Ave Wed-Sat, 12-5. Sun 14 604.988.6844 vartscouncil2@telus.net Icons: Saintly and Otherwise Oct28-Nov27 Artists explore their individual interpretation of icons and the way it relates in a contemporary context. The Anonymous Art Show Dec 2-18 Opening Reception, Thursday Dec 1, 7-9pm Fundraising event, featuring anonymous paintings by established and emerging artist. All artwork costs S100.00. Great holiday gifts! Seymour Art Gallery 4360 Gallant Ave, Deep Cove, North Vancouver 604.924.1378 or www.seymourartgallery.com 7 days a week, 10 am-5 pm Floating Dancers Nov 8-Dec4 Opening reception, Dec 15, 7-9pm An installation by Pnina Granirer - a study of the human form and ballet dancers in particular. Paper, Rock, Scissors Dec 6-Jan 8 Opening reception, Dec 6, 7-9pm New works by Heather MacAlpine (painter). Heather Cairns [clay artist) and Katherine Soucie (fabric artist). Presentation House Gallery 333 Chesterfield Ave. North Van 604.986.1351 www.presentationhousegall.com Biographical Landscape: The Photography of Stephen Shore, 1968-1993 Nov 12, 2005-Jan 15, 2006 Stephen Shore's essential series on the American vernacular landscape (19731982). "Firmly grounded in a serious documentary tradition " Studio2 Gallery 102-814 West 15th St. & Fell Ave 604.990.4301 www.studio2gallery.ca Sat 1 4 pm. Call for weekday hours Deep Cove Girl Opening reception Friday Nov 4, 7 9 pm On display through Nov 30 Mixed Media on Board: Colourful Textured Landscapes & Still Life Paintings by Lyza Del Mar-Gustin 12 November | Passion of Light Nov29-0ec11, Opening Reception Nov 29, 6-8pm An inspiring exhibition of oils and acrylics by Sia Kaskas and pottery and raku by Margtt Avis. Joyous Abundance Dec 12-18 Opening Reception Dec 12, 6-8pm Funfilled, magical miniatures. Lovely for holiday gifts. Ferry Building Gallery A Great Canadian Christmas Crackei Dec 14-17, 8pm Produced by Red Herring Comedy Troupe A comedic collaboration of original sketches. Deep Cove Shaw Theatre Dear Santa 4360 Gallant Ave, Deep Cove by Norm Foster Directed by Darlene Manchester Nov 10-26, Wed-Sat, 8pm Santa Claus tries to fulfill a child's special Christmas wish while his staff attempts to overcome a supply shortage at the North Pole. First Impressions Theatre 604.929.9456 www.FirstlmpressionsTheatre.com Wind in the Willows Christmas pantomime by Michael Buchanan-Smart Directed by Ann Booth Dec 17, 18, 26, 31, 4pm Dec 15, 20-23, 27-30, 8pm A unique pantomime based on the classic tale by Kenneth Grahame. Deep Cove Stage Society 604.929.3200 www.DeepCoveStage.com see article page 11 Centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave. Box Office: 604.984.4484 www.centennialtheatre.com Image from Deep Cove Girl 1414 Argyle Ave. West Van by Lyza Del Mar-Gustin 604.925.7290 Christmas Gift Market! Annual Event featuring unique gift Great Stuff Nov 25, 6-9 pm and Nov 26,10am-4pm New for November & December One of a kind gift items. Ongoing till Christmas! Fri&Sat1-4 pm The Graffiti Co. Art Studio and Gallery 171 East 1st. Street, 2nd Floor, North Van 604.980.1699 www.graffiticoart.com Wed-Fri. 1-6, Sat 1 5 or by appt. Original and affordable works of art by local and international artists in an informal studio/gallery setting. Pemberton Studios S6 8rfl7 2nd Floor 1583 Pemberton Avenue, North Van 2nd Annual Open House Nov 18, 6-9 pm, Nov 19,11am-4pm Featuring the works of Lanett Barker, Daphne McLean, Sharon Perkins, Ursula Salemink-Roos, and Gail MacKenzie.10% of proceeds go to the Global Peace Hut. www.globalpeacehut.org Silk Purse Gallery 1570 Argyle Ave, West Vancouver 604.925.7292 www.westvanartscouncil.ca New Naturalism in Four Seasons Nov 1-13 Opening Reception Nov 1, 6-8pm Ursula Medley catches the spirit of masonite. The Needle: Theme and Variations Nov 15-27 Opening Reception Nov 15, 6-8pm An exhibition of works by the North Shore Needle Arts Society. Includes w < workshops and demonstrations. Nov 18-Dec 18, 10-6, Tue-Sun Art and gifts for Christmas. THEATRE Presentation House Theatre 333 Chesterfield Ave Box Office: 604.990.3474 www.phtheatre.org Life Skills by David King Oct 20-Nov 5, Tue-Sat, 8pm Produced by Presentation House Theatre 2 Actors. 22 Roles. Unlimited Hilarity. Very likely the funniest Canadian play Sleeping Beauty adapted by Nora Linhart Nov 6, 2pm Produced by North Shore Theatre for Children Classic fairy tale about a sleeping princess. Don't Dress for Dinner by Marc Camoletti Adapted by Robin Hawdon Nov 16-Dec 3, Tue-Sat, 8pm Produced by Laughing Matters Fast-paced, hilarious and deliciously naughty! Cabaret - The Musical Nov 9-19, Tue-Sat 8 pm. Sun 2pm Produced by Uncle Randy Production! A rollicking musical set against the backdrop of pre-World War II Berlin. CSARDAS - Tango of the East Nov 24, 7:30pm The Budapest Ensemble, 35 dancers and musicians, in a theatrical extravaBroadway Chorus: POP ROCKS! ganza celebrating the energy and Dec 12-13, 8pm exhilaration of CSARDAS. Provoked by Produced by Broadway Chorus the romantic sounds of Gypsy violinists, Song-and-dance revue. Pop and rock it is still the national dance of many in hits of the past 50 years. Central Europe. Petrouchka (Motus O Dance) Sunday Nov 27, 2pm Part of the Family Festival Series The clumsy marionette Petrouchka is in love with a Ballerina- Ivor Stravinsky's original score completes this highenergy and provocative tale. Mad Mabel's Christmas Kingbaby Productions The Fighter by Sia Kaskas Sunday Dec 18, 2pm 1 BJ1 December