arts alive V I S U A L ARTS CityScape Community Art Space 335 Lonsdale Ave Wed-Sat, 12-5, Sun 1-4pm 604.988.6844 nvartscouncil2@telus.net Art Rental Show - Revival Jan 6-22 Opening Reception: Jan 5, 7-9 pm. Over 250 pieces of original artwork, representing more than 100 artists. And When You're Gone Jan27-Feb 19 Opening Reception: Jan 26, 7-9 pm A multimedia look at family history, heritage and identity exploring the way one's past shapes one's present through photographs, letters and family heirlooms. Artists Within Our CityScape Feb 24-Mar 19 Opening Reception: Feb 23, 7-9 pm This exhibition acknowledges talented artists who have created public art in the City of North Vancouver. Marks CityScape's 5th year anniversary. Seymour Art Gallery 4360 Gallant Ave, Deep Cove 604.924.1378 or www.seymourartgallery.com Hours: 7 days a week, 10am-5pm Paper, Rock, Scissors To January 8 New works by Heather McAlpine, Heather Cairns and Kathy Soucie. These Are Made For Walking disCOVEry 2006 Jan 10-Feb5 Opening Reception: Janl 0, 7-9 pm This year's disCOVEry exhibition includes the works of 37 artists Organikos Feb 7-Mar 5 Opening Reception: Feb7, 7-9 pm Works by Gillian Lindsay, photo mon tage and Sandy Dougal, wood turner Presentation House Gallery 333 Chesterfield Ave 604.986.1351 www.presentationhousegatl.com To January 15 Stephen Shore's essential photographic series on the American vernacular landscape (1973-1982). Biographical Landscape CAPTURES: Selected Works by Evan Lee 1998-2006 Jan 21-Mar 5 Opening Reception: Jan 21, 3pm Evan Lee's photographs explore the extraordinary within the ordinary. Features a new body of work focused on the forms of the ginseng root. Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery 3rd Floor, 1467 Crown Street} 604.929.4001 Hours: Sat & Sun, 12-5 pm Jazz Musicians January-February Opening Reception: Jan 5,6-8pm Mixed media works by LorneTopham, Steve Horvat, Roy Jeronimo and Gary W. Eder. Silk Purse Gallery Ferry Building Gallery 1414 Argyle Ave. West Van 604.925.7290 gallery.a westvancouver.ca Hours: 11am-5pm, Tues-Sun 1 New Works: Jan 10-22 Opening Reception: Jan 10, 6-8 pm Oil paintings by Ray Bradbury, acrylic paintings by Nurieh Mozaffari and sculpture by Mondo Secter. Earth Messages Jan24-Feb 5 Opening Reception: Jan 24, 6-8 pm Pine needle and wax linen baskets by Sharon Greig, acrylic paintings by Daphne McLean and acrylic paintings and charcoals by Jean Taylor. Essence of Being Feb 7-9 Opening Reception: Feb 7, 6-8 pm A collection of works in various media by Liz de Beer, Leslie Gould, June Harmon, Noel Silver, and Pamela Westerman. Embracing Land & Sea Feb21-Mar5 Opening Reception: Feb 21,6-8pm Landscapes and seascapes by artists Joan Baron, Kelly Crawford, Angelica Montero and Kathy Robertson. The Moment by Nurieh Mozaffari 815 East 11 th Street, North Vancouver The Sacred Flame by Somerset Feb 10-11, 15-18, and 22-25, 8pm The North Vancouver Community Players present this mystery set in postWorld War 1 England. Directed by Eva Lister. For tickets and information call 604.983.2633. The Theatre at Hendry Hall 604.925.7292 www.westvanartscouncil.ca Hours: Tues-Sun, 12-5 pm Scotland, My Favourite Country Jan 17-29 Opening Reception: Jan 17, 6-8 pm Impressionistic oil paintings of the Scottish countryside by Bob Yoshisuke Araki. Tea and the Art of Hooked Rugs Jan31-Feb 12 1570 Argyle Ave, West Van THEATRE Presentation House Theatre 333 Chesterfield Ave Box Office: 604.990.3474 www.phtheatre.org Hay Fever by Noel Coward Jan 5-28, Tues-Sat, 8pm A witty comedy about bad r and class prejudice directed by North Vancouver actor Nicola Cavendish. North Shore High School Drama Festival Jan 31-Feb 4, Tues-Sat, 7:30pm A showcase of plays by local drama students. Prod, by Presentation House Thtre. Beaver by Claudia Dey Feb 9-25, Tues-Sat, 8pm A touching and darkly comic coming of age story by one of Canada's hottest new playwrights. Directed by Brenda Leadlay and produced by Presentation House Theatre. Opening Reception: Jan 31,6-8 pm An exhibition of fibre art by members of the Vancouver Rug Hookers. Masks, Monoprints & Paintings Feb 14-26 Opening Reception: Feb 14,6-8 pm Evocative paintings and handbuilt pottery by Suzy Birstein. Sacred in Nature Feb 28-Mar 12 Opening Reception: Feb 28, 6-8 pm Oil paintings exploring the mystery of nature by emerging artist Sara Whitney. Centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave. Box Office: 604.984.4484 www.centennraltheatre.com Lava and Bones January 29, 2pm Two explorers travel back in time to search for dinosaurs. Vancouver's Mortal Coil tells this exciting tale through song, puppetry, stilt dancing, masks, and elaborate costumes. Suitable for children 5-12. The Vagina Monologues Feb 4, 7pm; Feb 5, 2pm The North Shore Women's Centre presents Eve Ensler's award-winning play as a fundraiser and celebration of women's lives in conjunction with the worldwide V-Day campaign. Tickets are also available at the Women's Centre at 131 East 2nd Street. The Bigg Show Feb 19, 2 pm Trent Arterberry, engaging storyteller and masterful mime, presents a collection of endearing, intriguing characters. Suitable for children 3-12. Deep Cove Shaw Theatre 4360 Gallant Ave, Deep Cove Sleeping Beauty Jan 11-14 Wed-Fri, 7pm; Sat, 11am and 3pm Maggie Mason's Theatricks Kids present their version of the beloved fairy tale. Curve by Evan Lee For information call 604.929.9456. 12 January | February