heritage Heritage Weekend Coming Up September 17th signals the beginning of .-. weekend of North Shore heritage events. A celebration coordinated by the three North Shore municipalities, the program gets underway Friday evening with a presentation by local heritage landscape architect Mr. Ron Rule. Weekend events will feature walking tours of heritage sites from Deep Cove to Caulfeild village in West Vancouver. Included are tours of logging sites, the industrial waterfront, and ot early urban and residential settlements. As well, the new Gertrude Lawson House Museum will be open for inspection, and the North Vancou\er Museum will launch three new displays: "A Waterfront Transformed." "From Logs to Lumber," and--a timely issue--"Bridging the Lion's Gate." On the Sunday, the public will be invited aboard the 55 Constitution for free tours of the North Shore waterfront. Advance free tickets can be obtained from the North Vancouver Museum and North Van City Hall. Most North Shore Heritage Weekend events are free. See the Arts Access calendar for detailed listings, pick up a brochure, or call 987-PLAY for more information. theatre Drama Instructor Works from Inside Out /'V Michael Ouchi David F.pp has been die drama ii at Lonsdale recCcntre for the past four sessions, and he brings considerable experience to the job. He has worked on theatrical productions throughout the city at Station Street Theatre. Touchstone Theatre, Studio 58, and the Firchall Arts Centre, as well as on many films. Highlights of his career include being part of the design team that won a Jessie in 1992 for A Map of the Senses, directing Talk Radio for the 1992 Fringe Festival, and directing a film. Blessing in Disguise, which is currently in pre-production. Epp was also responsible for the musical direction and special sound effects for Presentation House's production of Haunted House Hamlet. involves more than learning how to act--it also involves learning about oneself. David encourages children in the Preschool Theatre Programme to express themselves through music, movement, storytelling and theatrical exercises. Drama Plus and Drama Antics for older children introduces theatrespons and short story building, all of which will be captured on video. These classes emphasize the growth of awareness, imagination and individuality. No previous experience is required. For further information on performing art classes or any other arts programmes contact Laurie Butterfield at 983-6416 or Michael Ouchi at 983-6460. Michael Ouchi is a Recreation Program Worker at Lonsdale recCcntre. His approach to theatre is one of selfexpression and self-development, of working from the inside out. Theatre ua1 V1S Art Show Documents Creative Journey by Bonnie Kim Rick Harry, a 35-year-old Squamish Nation artist, is curaling a Native art show for the Seymour Art Gallery. Tilled Creative Journey, the exhibit will feature regalia from the Journey to Waglisla--Bella Bella Bound, the canoe trip which took place this past June. Other exhibit items will include carvings, pottery, jewelry, prints, paintings, pholugraphs, and perhaps even some \ ideo footage. A special opening ceremony on September lh Will include a prayer h\ an cider, as well as a smudge, in s\ mbnlize the cleansing of one's self and the area. Traditional songs \\ ill be performed, one for each of the seasons, and the event will be catered by Toody-Ni Catering. Rick Harry's artistic background is quile varied. He has studied at Emily Can College of Art & Design, taught Native an elm carved a gig.intk ihuiuiei bird fur the Pai Pacific Hotel during Expo '86. In 1989, Rick started his own business. The Crea Journey Studio, which has helped to further establish his reputation. Recent commissions have included a four-licur mill, II-j liia - the shelter on the Mission reser all of the artwork at the Squ. - Recreation Centre. Rick is now taking up new project--handcrafting furniture piece with Native an motifs. u Regalia from Bella Bella Bound A m A c » . . S p / O c i 1993 C 7