North Shore Welcoming Communities Dialogue
How can we become a more united and inclusive community? CBC’s Mark Forsythe moderates this evening of discussion focused on making the most of our rich cultural mosaic. This event is free but advance registration is required. Hosted by the West Vancouver Memorial Library at the Kay Meek Centre, in partnership with the North Shore […]
Ambleside Orchestra "Winter Light" Concert
The Ambleside Orchestra, under the direction of Nicolas Krusek, will perform a varied program of music, from Tchaikovsky to local composer Michael Conway Baker. In addition, one of the orchestra’s talented 2013 “Award for Young Musicians” winners will be a featured soloist, playing Mozart’s Concerto No. 4 in D Major for Violin. Program highlights: Waltz […]
Olympic Event for Kids
Join author Marian Keen, Olympian Krista Guloien, and 4Cats North Vancouver Arts Studios for an action-packed evening to celebrate the launch of Marian’s latest children’s book: Lexi & Hippocrates Find Trouble at the Olympics! Learn about the ancient and modern Olympics, enjoy a reading by the author, meet two-time Olympian and 2012 Silver Medalist Krista […]
Federicos Comedy Dinner Fridays Feat. Carter Hortie
Raised in North Vancouver, the only thing separating this quick and witty writer from his comedic ambition was experience and a three lane bridge. Ten years of touring across North America gave him the experience to work with some of the most influential people in Stand up comedy and he’s crossed every bridge in show […]
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 2014
You can look at it any way you like, and it’s still BIG! The 17th Annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) is breaking records this February 7-15 with a new all-time high of 77 finalist films, and with 11 female presentersoutgunning the 9 gents speaking at our shows. Opening Night With Sasha DiGiulian! Sasha […]
Grace Symmetry Presented with Ballet BC
This features a new work from the internationally acclaimed choreographer Kevin O’Day of Ballet Mannheim with music written for Turning Point by New York’s John King and the reprise of the elegant and playful In Motion choreographed by Wen Wei Wang and music by composer Owen Underhill. For tickets and information visit www.turningpointensemble.ca
Canadian Brass
Five tremendous brass musicians – each a virtuoso in his own right – form the legendary Canadian Brass. Friends Chuck Daellenbach and Gene Watts first came together in 1970 to form a brass quintet – a chamber music setting not entirely new, but never before having garnered the success and storied career Canadian Brass would […]
Habib Koite
Malian guitarist Habib Koité is one of Africa’s most popular and recognized musicians and a signature artist in our Global Roots series. Considered a modern griot-part storyteller, part praise singer-his singing style is restrained and intimate with varying cadenced rhythms and melodies. Expect an evening of traditional African rhythms with tinges of modern western blues […]
The Nylons
Featuring the Gleneagles Elementary School Children’s Choir. The Nylons are celebrating their JUNO nomination for BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM for their 15th release Skin Tight. The CD features an eclectic collection of jazz standards, original songs and well known classics. With seven gold and platinum recordings, this four-member vocal group is one of Canadaʼs top […]
Holmes and Watson Save the Empire!
In this Musical-Comedy-Mystery, the world’s most famous super-sleuth SHERLOCK HOLMES and his faithful friend and sidekick DOCTOR WATSON are thrust into a mystery that could topple the British Monarchy – and the prime suspect is the criminal mastermind of Europe: PROFESSOR MORIARTY! Family-friendly, fast and funny, HOLMES & WATSON SAVE THE EMPIRE! features jaunty, toe-tapping […]
