CALLBOARD May June Calendar Call f o r V o l u n t e e r s North Vancouver M u s e u m needs volunteers t o assist w i t h children's programs Call 604.987.5618 or 604.990.3700. Ballet Jorgen Canada presents a s t u n ning interpretation of the classic fairytale. (See article o n page 7) Gone w i t h R o n May 6 , 8 p m A full throttle pyrotechnic display of Canadian c o m e d i a n Ron James' w h a c k y wit and w i s d o m . On Stage 2 0 0 6 June 1-3, 7 p m June 4, 2:30pm & 7:30pm Vanleena's award w i n n i n g dance performances in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and more. Alice - B e y o n d W o n d e r l a n d June 5, 6:30pm Travel with Alice t h r o u g h W o n d e r l a n d and beyond with O n e D a n c e Creative Art Centre. Tickets 6 0 4 . 9 8 7 . 8 7 4 7 Capilano College Performing Arts Theatre 2055 Purcell Way, N o r t h V a n Box Office: 6 0 4 . 9 9 0 . 7 8 1 0 1570 A r g y l e A v e , West V a n 604.925.7292 www.westvanartscouncil.ca A s i a n Festival A series of concerts, exhibitions a n d events t h r o u g h o u t May celebrating Asian culture. (See article o n page 11) French Dressing May 8,10:30 a m Pianist Henri Brassard plays music from Mozart, Haydn a n d Schubert. V i v a Italia M a y 11, 10:30am Piano concert by world-renowned Italian pianist Marcella Crudeli. Jazz W a v e s at the Silk Purse Throughout June & July Silk Purse Gallery Mose Allison June 26, 8 p m A n e v e n i n g of jazz a n d Delta blues with this well-loved A m e r i c a n artist. June 30, 8 p m One of North America's foremost female artist of traditional country blues J o h n Boutte & The Universal Gospel Choir J u l y 2, 8 p m Rory Block Illuminates b Kiki PaparJopoulos. HERITAGE 209 West 4th Street 604.987.5618, 6 0 4 . 9 9 0 . 3 7 0 0 H o u r s : Tue-Sun, 12-5 p m North Vancouver Museum and Archives* Vortex Theatre A w a r d w i n n i n g New Orleans vocalist often c o m p a r e d with Sam C o o k e a n d Nat King Cole. Free N o r t h S h o r e Jazz Events Alex Cuba Band J u n e 23, 7:30pm Seycove S e c o n d a r y C o m m u n i t y School 1204 C a l e d o n i a R o a d The Sign at the End o f t h e W o r l d May 22-26, 7:30pm Peas Please Players Tickets at 6 0 4 . 9 2 9 . 0 7 4 4 Juno-nominated C u b a n band featuring Alexis Puentes at the West Van Library. Sweet P a p a L o w d o w n Jun25,1pm The annual Jazz series returns to the Silk Purse with jazz styles f r o m Dixieland to Swing to Broadway hits. Performers include Dal Richards, t h e Red O n i o n Rhythm Kings, Jennifer Lauren, Steve M a d d o c k and more. For information visit www.silkpurse.ca or call 604.925.7292. S o n g o f the Stars J u n e 1, 10:30am A m o r n i n g concert with virtuoso harpist Rita Costanzi. Edith Piaf J u n e 8, 10:30am A tribute to France's beloved singer presented by Vancouver soprano Evelyn Thatcher. June B u g J u n e 24, 10:30 a m Songs, stories and silliness with children's entertainer Peggy Rose. Jan Rooks Jun 29, 10:30am A program of piano music by Bach and Shostakovich. "Archives moving to 3203 Institute Rd., Lynn Valley on May 27th. Opening celebration from 11-4 pm. Shipyard Snapshots Ongoing Wallace Shipbuilder, Burrard Dry Dock wartime newsletter, presents a unique look at life in "the yard" d u r i n g t h e 1940s. Classic vocal blues and jazz tunes of the '20s and '30s at Civic Plaza. Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers A v e n u e , West V a n c o u v e r Office Hours A c o m e d y b y N o r m Foster. D i r e c t e d by Paul K l o e g m a n May 3-6, 8 p m Six different stories intertwine in a big city office on a Friday afternoon. Grand opening of the Studio Theatre new home of Theatre West Van. Festival Box Office: (604) 257-0366 or 1-888-777-0366 N e w Orleans N o r t h J u l y 1, 2 : 3 0 p m A u t h e n t i c early jazz, from hot stride to cool blues and driving swing Waterfront Park M o r e free p e r f o r m a n c e s at C a p i l a n o Suspension Bridge Tickets & Info: 6 0 4 . 2 8 0 . 4 4 4 4 Jazz H o t l i n e : 6 0 4 . 8 7 2 . 5 2 0 0 www.coastaljazz.ca www.capcollege.bc.ca/theatre F a m i l y Treasures To M a y 14 Family treasures a n d their stories presented by students of Dorothy Lynas a n d M o n t r o y a l Elementary Schools. N o r t h V a n c o u v e r Gallery Ongoing A celebration of the social and industrial g r o w t h that defines the "North Vancouver Experience". Let's Talk History PGE Railway Station (foot o f Lonsdale) Sat & S u n , 1-3 p m Tales of North Vancouver's past. MUSIC Centennial Theatre 2300 L o n s d a l e A v e . Box Office: 604.984.4484 www.centenntaltheatre.com Music M a n Festival May 21, 7:30pm Piano Concerto Extravaganza, with t h e Vancouver S y m p h o n y Orchestra. Guest artist Sasha Starcevich. Gomyo Plays M e n d e l s s o h n June 7 , 8 p m Canadian violinist Karen G o m y o and the Vancouver S y m p h o n y Orchestra present a program of great Romantic concertos. Tickets 6 0 4 . 8 7 6 . 3 4 3 4 Presentation House Theatre 333 C h e s t e r f i e l d A v e Box O f f i c e : 6 0 4 . 9 9 0 . 3 4 7 4 www.phtheatre.org J i m Byrnes May 18,8pm A benefit concert for Presentation House Theatre w i t h local Blues l e g e n d Jim Byrnes and his band. Van Django June 23, 8 p m A concert of swinging '40s gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt a n d Stéphane Grappelli Sangha June 24, 8 p m A w o n d e r f u l fusion o f Persian, Indian, a n d Arabic musical traditions featuring special guest Fatieh Honari. West Vancouver United Church M o t h e r Earth M a y 14, 3 p m Pacific Spirit Choir, with c o n d u c t o r Gerald van Wyck, presents songs and psalms celebrating Mother Earth. Tickets a n d i n f o r m a t i o n : 604.922.91 71 4 3 6 0 Gallant Ave, D e e p Cove 604.924.1378 North Vancouver Heritage Museum A n o n g o i n g display of photos of Deep Cove in the Seymour Art Gallery's meeting room. H o u r s : 7 days a week, 10 a m - 5 p m St. Stephens Anglican Church West Vancouver BC Boys C h o i r M a y 18, 7:30pm In concert with special guests the Grand Prairie Boys Choir from Alberta and the Amabile Boys Choir from London, Ontario. (See article on page 23). Tickets at 1.888.909.8282 6 8 0 17th Street 604.925.7179 w e b s i t e : www.wvma .net West Vancouver Museum & Archives Living o n the Edge - West Coast Modernism To Sept 3 West Vancouver residential architecture (1940-1960) influenced by rugged coastal landscapes. For information about the lecture series please contact the M u s e u m . www.arts-alive.ca May I June 13