ARTS Get going to live performances, all across the North Shore. For more information and how to list events go to: www.artsalive.ca From tiie Edge of the Forest To Jury 14 An exhibition of unique furniture & art objects whose common denominator is the use of BC woods in conjunction with the International Furniture Society Conference in Victoria. (CS) Waking the Muse To July 15 An exhibition of works by Eve Llyndorah, Stoica Niculae Nuca, Tudor Serban (FBG) Salsa by the Sea To Aug 30 Thursdays. 6-9 pm Professiona! instruction in salsa and other Latin dances with Doris Angela. $5 drop-in. Weather permitting. For information call 604.925.7290 (FBG) To the Dogs Jun 30-Aug 5 Opening Reception: Jun 30, 2 pm. Dogs welcome. This exhibition of photographs of dogs looks at the relationship between humans and canines. (PHG) Photographic Landscapes by Allan Forest, Eva Orme & Gary W. Eder Jul-Aug Exhibition also includes paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor by Gordon Oliver and Gary W. Eder. {LASG) Images of the North Shore Jul 5-Aug 30 A collection of photographic images from Lighthouse Park to Deep Cove by Gary W. Eder. (NVDH) Living Portraits Jul 10-Aug6 Opening Reception: Jul 10, 7-9 pm An exhibition of painted photographic portraits with a twist by local artist Tina Schliesste. (SAG) Salt Marsh Secrets Jul 14,10 am-12 pm A walk through Maplewood Flats with Wild Bird Trust of BC Info: 604 924.2581. (MFCA) Waterfront Discovery Walk Jul 15,10am -1 pm Walk from Cates Park to Panorama Park with North Vancouver Save Our Shores F a information call 604.985.7272 Summer Evening Walk Jul 19. 7-9 pm Join members of Wild Bird Trust for an evening stroll through Maplewood Flats. For information call 604 924 2581. (MFCA) Exploration in Chaos Jul 17-29 Opening Reception: Jul 17,6-8 pm Works by Carolina Witterveen and Ray Lipovsky (FBG] Black and White Jul 20 - Sept 1 Opening Reception: Jul 19, 7-9 pm A group exhibition of black and white works focusing on contrast, composition, texture, tonal values and balance. (CS) Midsummer Garden Tour Jul 29,10am-5pm This lour marks the 20th Anniversary for the North Shore Gardens Contest Society, Tickets $10. For information call Christine at 604,809.1190. Harmony Showcase August 3-19 A juried group exhibition (FBG) The Huichol of Mexico & Lone Wolf Woodwork Aug 8 - Sept 9 Opening Reception: Aug 8. 7-9 pm Mexican thread work of the Huichol and Tepehuano people from the collection of Petra Jobst and organic shaped, wood furniture of Tom Priestly. (SAG) Moon Over Cairo Aug 11, 7:30 pm An evening of Belly Dance featuring internationally acclaimed performer Badia Star with some of BC's fines! oriental dancers. For show or workshop information contact Leslie at 604.947.2331 (PHT) 7 pm - 10 pm City Centennial Evening Concert and Closing Ceremony, Waterfront Park. Info 604,982.3911 Festa Italiania Jul 15,12-6 pm A celebration of Italian culture at Mahon Park. For information call 604.987.PLAY (7529) Caribbean Days Jul 28-29 10 am (Sat) Parade from victona Park to Waterfront Park 11 am-7 pm Celebrations at Waterfront Park Info: www.caribbeandays.ca 17th Annual Harmony Arts Festival Aug 3-12 Ambleside Waterfront - various venues Experience the arts through exhibitions, demonstrations, studio tours, theatre, concerts, markets and hands-on activities - all for free! I Sunset Concert Lineup 7:30 pm, John Lawson Park Aug 3 - The Paperboys - Celtic rock Aug 4 - Locura - Latin jazz Aug 5 - Dal Richards - Big band Aug 6 - Kim Kuzma - Singer/songwriter Aug 7 - Alita Dupray - Jazz and blues Aug 8 - Babe Gun - Singer/songwriter Aug 9 - Soulstream - Groovy jazz & blues Aug 10 - Lisa Brokop - Country & western Aug 11 - Breakmen - Folk & blues Aug 12 - Nearly Neil & the Solitary Band (Bobby Bruce) Aug 11, 10am-12 pm An informative wild bird walk at Maplewood Flats. For information call 604.924.2581. (MFCA) Inside the Circle Aug 21 - Sept 9 Opening Reception: Aug 21, 6-8 pm Acrylic & mixed media on canvas & board by Shakun Jhangiani. (FBG) FESTIVALS Canada Day Celebrations Jul 1 8-9 30 am · Pancake breakfast at Grand Blvd. Park 10 am - Parade stads af 13th & Grand Blvd., west to Lonsdale, north to 17th Street, west to Mahon Park lnfo@northshoreparade.org or 604.984.6097 12 pm - 4 pm Celebrations at Waterfront Park j Heritage