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Vancouver dancer Alexei Geronimo is performing with the Bad Boys of Dance Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 Dan Freeman/TD Photo
HOLIDAY HOT TICKETS Goh Ballet’s The Nutcracker will bedazzle audiences December 19-23. Photos by David Cooper, courtesy Goh Ballet.
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oshiko Kamikusa is Snow Queen. She is also Arabian and sometimes Dewdrop. The teenager is a dancer with Goh Ballet Academy and is very excited to be one of 200 local dancers performing in this year’s production of The Nutcracker. She won’t be playing all three parts in one performance but has performed each of them before and always finds something new to improve on each time. At 16, she is a dedicated and passionate ballet student with the dream of becoming a principal or prima ballerina. She was
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tion for their involvement in our lives. That’s what I do when I dance.” Accompanied by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Yoshiko feels privileged to dance to live music. She is always amazed at how vibrant the whole theatre becomes. “Suddenly everyone is just swept away in the magical moments of The Nutcracker.” Guest stars from the New York City ballet have been invited to join the company of students, and Yoshiko is grateful for the opportunity to work with these professionals. The opportunity to watch them, let alone dance with them, is educational and motivating for a dancer in the senior professional program. Goh Ballet’s production of The Nutcrakcer is December 19-23 at The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts. For details and ticket information go to GohNutcracker.com
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rowing up in Richmond, dancer Alexei Geronimo discovered his idol while sitting on the living room sofa, watching old, classic movies on TV. “I loved Singing in the Rain and I loved Gene Kelly; he’s one of my idols,” Geronimo says. “I just love the way he performs, his presence, how fluid he is. And I like to channel that whenever I perform on stage, how effortless he makes it all look. Really, back in the day, that’s when it all started. I just enjoyed that so much.” When Geronimo is performing with the Bad Boys of Dance — he’ll be with them in Vancouver on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 —, not only is he is emulating Kelly but he is also expressing his true self in the most transparent, natural way he knows. Hearing him talk about this experience on the stage, it is hard not to be envious. “Whatever I want to say to people in real life and I don’t say, it comes out when I’m on stage,” he explains. “People, the audience get to see my true being and my true personality on stage. It’s such an amazing experience.” But with this experience comes the price of intense training and travelling. After more than three years with the Bad Boys
troupe, Geronimo is taking a timeout to unwind, but continuing to work, in LA. “I needed a break,” he says. “I’ve been touring with them for three years now and we’ve literally been all over the place, from Sweden to Australia to New Zealand to Japan. I’ve seen a lot of different places and it was a long journey.” When he was 15, Geronimo started that journey in recreational tap dance classes at the Richmond Academy of Dance. Since then, he has explored a number of different styles — currently, his favourites are contemporary dance and ballet, which makes the Bad Boys eclectic routine a perfect fit for him. “There’ some tap, a lot of jazz, contemporary and some ballet and sometimes hip hop,” he says. “Bad Boys is definitely more challenging than anything I’ve done. It’s two hours of straight dancing the whole time. So it’s very physical and athletic. It has great energy. It’s like contemporary ballet meets rock music, so it’s very different from all the other shows.”
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Vancouver dancer Alexei Geronimo will be performing with the Bad Boys of Dance at the Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Dan Freeman/ TDPhoto.com
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Meen and Matthew Thiessen. A PT apprentice production. Nov. 14-17. $10 or pay-what-you-can Nov. 14. • SIDE SHOW: Improv comedy with a dash of chaos, featuring Peter ‘n’ Chris. They’ll perform their Pick of the Fringe hit Peter ‘n’ Chris Explore Their Bodies followed by family-friendly improv with PT’s team of players. Nov. 22-24 at 8pm. $13.99-21.99. • THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE: CS Lewis’s beloved tale, “a dream so beautiful you remember it all your life, always wishing you could get into that dream again.” Dec. 5-15.Tickets $17.99-$29.99 • SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER: Romantic tomfoolery and mistaken identities abound in Goldsmith’s classic comedy of manners. Ends Nov. 18 at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. ArtsClub.com • DINNER WITH FRIENDS: Produced by Loretta Walsh and The Dirty Manhattan Equity Coop, a Pulitzer Prize winning play about the journey to find balance and truth in marriage and friendships. To Nov. 24 at Studio 1398 (1398 Cartwright). $26-$28 at BrownPaperTickets.com. • PRESENT LAUGHTER: A popular and pampered actor is busily preparing for an extended tour when his apartment is invaded by a beautiful but stage-struck youngster. When his wife, partners and numerous admirers arrive, he is hard
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pressed to escape an embarrassing and easily misinterpreted situation. With typical Noel Coward repartee and dazzling wit, he sidesteps complications and mounting confusion in this United Players production at Jericho Arts Centre (1675 Discovery), to Dec. 2. United Players.com • THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR: A provincial town is thrown into a Marx Brothers-like world of panic, greed and silliness when its bumbling elected officials learn that a government inspector is paying a visit. Nov. 15 - Dec. 2 (no shows Mondays.) Studio 58 at Langara College (100 W. 49th). Free to $24.70 at TicketsTonight.ca or 604-684-2787. Langara.BC.ca/studio-58 • THE MEASURE OF A MAN: Vancouver fashion columnist JJ Lee will read from a brand new stage adaptation of his award-winning memoir on Nov. 16 at 7:30pm. Also readings of Loretta Seto’s Deep Water (Nov. 18 at 2:30) and Minh Ly’s Ga Ting (Nov. 15 at 7:30pm). Produced by Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre at Moberly Arts & Cultural Cente. Free, but space is limited VACT.ca • THE LIFE GAME: A live biography told through improvisation that reminds us that every life, however ordinary, is extraordinary. Wednesday through Sunday, Dec. 5 – 16, 8pm, Studio 1398 (1398 Cartwright, Granville Island). $20 at the door or $17.50, TheLifeGameVancouver.com
• THE WIZARD OF OZ: Carousel Theatre invites young audiences to join Dorothy and friends as they learn about courage, compassion, and the meaning of home in the beloved family musical, Dec. 7-Jan. 6 at Waterfront Theatre (1412 Cartwright). $15-$29 at CarouselTheatre.ca. • A CARPENTERS CHRISTMAS: Based on The Carpenters’ two Christmas albums and Christmas variety shows, the story of the Nativity is told through dramatic presentation, media, music at dance. Lisa Rock, Nick Anderson, Justin Boller, Amy Malouf, Ken McMullen, Dave Orlicz, and Micky York with Destino as the special guests. Dec. 22 at 7pm, Dec. 23 at 10:30am, Queen Elizabeth Theatre (649 Cambie.)
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Described as “a musical alchemy of oldtime music and contemporary sensibilities‚ the freewheeling five-member string band’s spectacular concerts are full of rootsy, foot-stomping song, sophisticated, stacked harmonies, and undeniable infectious fun. Nov. 24, 8pm, $36.
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The Punch Brothers, a freewheeling five-member string band, perform Nov. 24. vision of cultural diversity, cultural understanding — they’re artists who are the very best in their field or are pushing the boundaries of creating new kinds of music such as the Punch Brothers. It’s not always the case, but we look at what the artists are interested as well — in their causes and issues.” She says it is never a tough sell when attracting artists to play the centre and the city. The appeal includes a respected global reputation for the Chan Centre, the wellknown natural beauty of Vancouver, and also the enthusiastic audiences that we are starting to become known for.
“Vancouver audiences are great,” Hinton says. “The artists really respond to the audiences. That’s what I hear over and over again that they’re so appreciative of how wonderful the audiences are. We love the music here.” Hearing the animation in her voice when she talks about her job, it is clear that Hinton loves working at the Chan Centre. “It’s a fantastic element of my job where I go out to see and hear music. I’m the luckiest woman and I love it — I’m very fortunate.”
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HOLIDAY HOT TICKETS all-male ensemble, live taiko drumming and innovative video. Dec. 6-8, 8pm at Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie). $22-$30 at ticketstonight.ca. • BALLET BC PRESENTS IN/VERSE: The North American premiere of A.U.R.A (Anarchist Unit Related to Art) by Italian choreographer Jacopo Godani and the world premiere by American choreographer Nicolo Fonte will be danced to the ETHEL string quartet recording of works by Mesinai, Zarvos and Lang. Ballet BC’s Emily Molnar creates a full ensemble world premiere featuring her signature complex and sensual choreography, inspired by John Zorn’s Book of Angels. Nov. 22-24, 8pm at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre (649 Cambie). $22.25-$70 at Ticketmaster.ca. • BC BALLET’S NUTCRACKER: Choreographed by Galina Yordanova and Nina Menon, with costumes designed by Paul Daigle, BC Ballet’s Nutcracker is set in turn of the 20th century Canada and presents a unique take on the sparkling Christmas tradition, featuring endearing Canadian scenes such as a hockey game and a battle on Parliament Hill at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre (649 Cambie). Dec. 14-16. $30.25-$87.75 at Ticketmaster.ca.
copated rhythms and over the top steps in rapid fire succession. Dec. 2, 2pm3pm. at the Roundhouse (181 Roundhouse Mews). $5-$20 at door. NewWorks.ca.
• KAREN FLAMENCO: SNOW QUEEN: A journey sparked by evil and guided by love. Nov. 16-17. $45 at 604-629-8849.
• GOH BALLET’S NUTCRACKER: A luminescent performance of the traditional ballet by Vancouver’s young dancers. Tchaikovsky’s memorable score performed live by members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. Dec. 19-22 at 7:30pm; Dec. 22 & 23 at 2pm, Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts.
• DISNEY ON ICE: DARE TO DREAM: All your favourite princesses take to the ice with beauty, sparkle and spirit in the ultimate Disney Princess event. Nov. 21-25. $12-$75 at Ticketmaster.ca.
• DANCE ALLSORTS 15TH ANNIVERSARY WITH DANCERS OF DAMELAHAMID + RAVEN SPIRIT: Explore the connections between traditional story, dance and song, contemporary dance methodologies and image making. Nov. 18, 2pm-3pm at the Roundhouse. $5-$20 at door. NewWorks.ca. • TEJAS INTO THE LIGHT: Indian classical dance & music, food & friendship Nov. 17, 7pm. $20 at door (chai and samosas included). ShaktiDanceSociety.com. • AMALUNA: Cirque du Soleil’s mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. Nov. 23Dec. 9 at Concord Pacific Place (88 Pacific). $33-$104.50 from CirqueduSoleil.com. • RASTA THOMAS’ BAD BOYS OF DANCE: Professional dancers from the Broadway stage, from Cirque du Soleil and finalists from So You Think You Can Dance. Centre for Performing Arts, Nov. 30-Dec. 1.
CONCERTS • 12TH WORLD KINDNESS CONCERT: Raises funds for educational programs that help kids deal with issues of violence, bullying and suicide across BC. Performers include Valdy, John Mann and Bill Hender-
• DANCE ALLSORTS 15TH ANNIVERSARY WITH VANCOUVER TAP DANCE SOCIETY: Accompanied by live jazz musicians in an unforgettable percussive conversation that features syn-
cont’d on page 14 son. Nov. 16. at the Centre for Performing ArtWorldKindnessConcert.com. • REBIRTH BRASS BAND: Nov. 17, 10pm. $22-$25. VancouverFanClub.ca • NIKKI HILL WITH MATT HILL BAND: Dec. 9. 6pm. $15-$18. VancouverFanClub.ca • CANDYE KANE BAND: Dec. 13, 6pm. $17-$20. VancouverFanClub.ca • BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH: Nov. 16 at the Media Club (695 Cambie). $15 at MediaClub.ca. • RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS: Nov. 17 at Rogers Arena. $56.40-$87.60 at Ticketmaster.ca. • JILL BARBER: A NIGHT OF HANK WILLIAMS AND OTHER CLASSICS: Nov. 25, 8pm at the Electric Owl (928 Main). $25-$27 at CapilanoU.ca/NSCUCentre or 604-990-7810. • BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND: Nov. 26, 7:30 pm at Rogers Arena. $85.15-$133.85 at Ticketmaster.ca. • BLACKIE AND THE RODEO KINGS: Nov. 27, 8pm at the Vogue Theatre (918 Granville). $35-$45 at NorthernTickets.com. • ECO-ARTS SALON: WILLY BLIZZARD: Nov. 28, 7pm at the Roundhouse. Eco-ArtsNov-2012.eventbrite.com. • DELHI 2 DUBLIN: Nov. 30, 8pm at the Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). $27.50 at LiveNation.com. • THE KILLERS WITH TEGAN AND SARA: Dec. 3 at the Pacific Coliseum. $32.85-$62.75 at Ticketmaster.ca. • CORB LUND: Dec. 13 at the Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). $39.25 at Ticketmaster.ca. • CELEBRATION OF BC MUSIC: Chilliwack, Jim Byrnes, David Gogo, Shaun Verreauult, Steph MacPherson, Steve Dawson, Murray Porter, Terri-Lynn Williams Davidson, The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer, Portage and Main, Cityreal, Tonye Aganaba & The Foundation, Dec. 7 at The Vogue in support of Music BC Charitable Foundation’s music education program. $30 or $75
VIP package. Tickets at NorthernTickets. com. • JESSE COOK: Dec. 15 at the Orpheum Theatre (884 Granville). $70.25-$80.50 at Ticketmaster.ca. • THE SHEEPDOGS: Dec. 19 and 20 at the Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). $38.25 at Ticketmaster.ca.
OPERA • LA TRAVIATA: Opera Pro Cantanti presents Verdi’s classic about frivolity, folly and faithful love. Nov. 18, 7pm, at Cambrian Hall (215 E. 17th). $18/12 from 604-3408545 or ProCantanti.com • THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE: This colourful production features Christopher Gaze as the very model of a modern MajorGeneral, internationally renowned mezzosoprano Judith Forst as Ruth, and – in keeping with tradition – updates to the songs and script that will tickle local audiences. Mr. Gaze will also direct the production. Dec. 1-9. VancouverOpera.ca.
CLASSICAL VOICE • MONTREAL SOPRANO KERRY-ANNE KUTZ AND DENIS BEDARD: Works ranging from the Baroque era to two world premieres, in the magnificent setting and acoustics of Holy Rosary Cathedral. The recital will be projected on a giant screen at the front of the church. Nov. 16, 8pm at the Holy Rosary Cathedral (646 Richards). $15$20 at HolyRosaryCathedral.org. • VANCOUVER MEN’S CHORUS – MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT: Vignettes of childhood wonderment in surprising and delightful ways. Marvellous toys, Nutcrackers, and even Christmas tree tops come to life in song and dance. Dec. 6-10 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church (Jervis and Pendrell). $30 at tickets@vancouvermenschorus.ca.
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How the freedom to ask questions deepens the commitment to live an ethical life within a community which may be religious.
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VANCOUVER CHAMBER CHOIR VancouverChamberChoir.com • FINDING THE STILL POINT: MUSIC FOR HEALING: Dedicated to the search for serenity and inner peace. Intimate masterpieces, beautiful programming surprises and calming Gregorian chant. Nov. 16, 8pm at Ryerson United Church (2205 West 45). • BRITTEN: SAINT NICOLAS WITH BEN HEPPNER: Tenor Ben Heppner sings the colourful Saint Nicolas cantata by Benjamin Britten. The companion piece for this joyous holiday concert is the vivacious Gloria by Vivaldi. Dec. 7, 8pm at the Orpheum Theatre (601 Smithe). • A DYLAN THOMAS CHRISTMAS: A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES: Read by Welshman Russell Roberts of Bard on the Beach. Illustrated with an all-new set of Christmas carols and songs arranged especially by Jon Washburn. Dec. 14 and 16 at Ryerson United Church (2205 West 45). • A DYLAN THOMAS F-A-M-I-L-Y CHRISTMAS: A shortened version recommended for families with children nine years of age and older. With Vancouver Children’s Choir. Dec. 15, 3pm at Ryerson United Church (2205 West 45). • JOY: Marcus Mosely Chorale presents a Gospel Christmas Celebration with The Delisle Vocal Project. Dec. 7 & 8, 7:30pm, St. Andrew’s Wesley (1012 Nelson). $25 adults, $20 seniors and students. • A CHRISTMAS REPRISE: The Vancouver Cantata Singers evoke the warmth, festive feeling, and pure emotional delight of the seasons in a matinee concert at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Dec. 22 at 2pm. Eclectic sampling of songs ends with Ave Maria. Tickets $18 at BrownPaperTickets.com, 604-7308856 or at the door (if still available.) • SINGING THE SEASON: Chalice Choir’s advent concert featuring Bach’s Contata #63 with seasonal music and singalong. Dec. 2, 7:30pm, Unitarian Church of Vancouver (949 W. 49th). $15.
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cont’d on page 15 VANCOUVER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA VancouverSymphony.ca or 604-876-3434 • THE LAND OF SMILES: Lehár’s romantic, bittersweet tale of lost love. Nov. 15, 2pm, Orpheum. $38 • VSO CHAMBER PLAYERS: Chamber music by Handel, Schumann, Prokofiev and a rare performance of music by Baroque composer Jean-Marie Leclair. Nov. 15, 7:30pm, Nov. 18, 2pm, Pyatt Hall, VSO School of Music. $35 • THE BRIGHT LIGHTS OF BROADWAY: Tonyaward winning Debbie Gravitte performs a collection of songs. Jeff Tyzik, conductor. Nov. 16 and 17, 8pm, Orpheum. $25-$88 • BARENAKED LADIES: VSO accompanies the band as it sings some of its greatest hits, and some funky holiday favourites, with the band. Nov. 30, 8pm. • MUSIC OF THE MASTERS: Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Beethoven conducted by Tania Miller with Elina Vahala on violin. Dec. 1, 8pm, Orpheum; Dec. 3, 8pm, Bell Performing Arts Centre • HOLIDAY HOORAY: Let your music shine with Lisa & Linda children’s entertainers. Singalong snow songs and Nutcracker Sweets! Featuring a brass trio. Dec. 7, 10am and 11:30am, Vancouver Playhouse Theatre; Dec 8, 10am and 11:30am, Terry Fox Theatre. • AL SIMMONS: FESTIVE FRIVOLITY: Everyoneon’s in stitches, including the orchestra when this entertainer is on the stage. Dec. 9, 2pm, Orpheum • SYMPHONIC SHOWCASE: Accomplished young English conductor Mark Wigglesworth guideS the orchestra through Schubert’s beautiful Unfinished Symphony and Bruckner’s mighty Symphony No. 7. DEC. 8 & 10, 8pm, Orpheum. • A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS: A beautiful evening of heartwarming Christmas music and carols, hosted by the inimitable Christopher Gaze. Dec. 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, various times and locations. • THE FOUR SEASONS: Acclaimed VSO Concertmaster Dale Barltrop reprises his Four Seasons performance of two years ago. Vivaldi’s timeless classic and Astor Piazzolla’s sensational, tango-flavoured The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires for Violin and Strings. Dec. 21 & 22, 8pm Chan Centre. • VETTA GOES BAROQUE: Telemann’s Paris Quartet in E minor and CPE Bach’s Hamburg Sonata with Michael Jarvis, harpsichord; Christie Reside, flute; Joan Blackman, violin; Jennie Press, violin; Tawnya Popoff, viola; Janet Steinberg, cello; Dylan Palmer, bass. Nov. 15 at 2pm, Nov. 16 at 8pm, West Point Grey United Church. VettaMusic.com
EARLY MUSIC VANCOUVER • The Galileo Project: Music of the Spheres, Nov. 23 at 8pm (TafelMusik.org.) $42 adult, $37 students & seniors, from Kay Meek Centre box office, 604-981-6335 (MEEK) or KayMeekCentre.com. • The Tallis Scholars’ Christmas Concert, Dec. 6 at 8pm. Framed by two brilliant settings of the Magnificat, features Lassus’ unforgettable Osculetur me, Arvo Pärt’s particular world of intense simplicity and calm, and the joyous work of Praetorius. Chan Centre (6265 Crescent Rd., UBC). • The Bach Cantata Project: Festive Bach Cantatas for Christmas, Dec. 23 at 3pm. Selection of cantatas features natural horn, oboe d’amore, and four leading vocal soloists: Shannon Mercer, Laura Pudwell, Colin Balzer, and Sumner Thompson, under the expert direction of violinist Marc Destrubé. Chan Centre. For this and Tallis Scholars, tickets $63/$48/$32 (students and seniors $3 discount), available at the Chan Centre ticket office, or from Ticketmaster.ca,1Students $16 855-985-ARTS (2787). Seniors $33 Series tickets for all Adults $35 three performances Tickets available at the door at $151/$115/$77 or call 604.873.4612 (students and seniors www.musicinthemorning.org $144/$108/$70) by calling 604-732-1610 or at EarlyMusic.bc.ca.
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HOLIDAY HOT TICKETS • MUSIC IN THE MORNING: COLIN CARR: J.S. Bach’s suites for unaccompanied cello, with British cellist Colin Carr performing two of Bach’s masterworks. Nov. 15 &16, 10: 30am at Vancouver Academy of Music (1270 Chestnut). Students $16, seniors $33, adults $35. MusicInTheMorning.org. • WEST COAST SYMPHONY CONCERT FEATURES JOHANNES BRAHMS AND CESK ZADEJA: The Tragic Overture and Symphony No. 2 in D Major by Johannes Brahms and a follow-up to the orchestra’s musical tour of Albania this past summer, Symphony No. 1 by Cesk Zadeja. Nov. 16, 8pm at Christ Church Catherdral (690 Burrard), Nov. 18, 2pm at West Vancouver United Church (2062 Esquimalt). WestCoastSymphony.ca. • LUX/NOX – MUSICA INTIMA AND PACIFICA BAROQUE ORCHESTRA: Musica intima and Pacific Baroque Orchestra join forces for an evening featuring works by early music composers such as J.S. Bach and Marc-Antoine Charpentier. Nov. 18, 2:30pm at St. Andrew’s United Church (1044 St. Georges). $10-$35 at MusicaIntima. eventbrite.ca. • BEETHOVEN CELEBRATION: VAMSO WITH GUESTS: All-Beethoven program featuring the VAM Symphony Orchestra performing the famous Symphony No. 9 with the Vancouver Bach Choir and soloists from the Vancouver Opera Young Artists Program. Three of VAM’s successful alumni return: Naomi Woo (Piano; Yale University), Jonathan Chan (Violin; Guildhall School), and Jonathan Lo (Cello; Juillard School) performing Beethoven’s Triple Concerto for piano, violin and cello. Nov. 18 at the Orpheum Theatre (601 Smithe). $10 at VancouverAcademyofMusic.com. • ANCIENT MUSIC FROM THE TWENTIETH CENTURY: In celebration of Canada Music Week with piano students of Corey Hamm. Nov. 18, 7pm at Barnett Hall (6361 Memorial). Free. • SINKING OF THE TITANIC: Redshift Music’s performance inside the Vancouver Aquatic Centre (1050 Beach). Victoria’s Aventa Ensemble will perform British composer Gavin Bryars’ 1969 masterpiece. Dec. 4, 9pm. $10-$20 at BrownPaperTickets. com or at the door. RedShiftMusicSociety.org.
CRAFTS • NIKKEI PLACE CRAFT & BAKE FAIR: Gorgeous traditional Japanese textiles, fun and funky contemporary items, as well as home baking. Nov. 17-18. NikkeiPlace.org • HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR: Shop for beautifully crafted items from more than 60 talented crafters at the West End Community Centre (870 Denman), Nov. 24 & 25, 10am-4pm. Free. WestEndCC.ca • STRATHCONA WINTER CRAFT SALE: More than 35 local vendors offering a range of handmade items. $2. Proceeds benefit the Strathcona Childcare Centre. Nov. 24, 10am-5pm, Strathcona Community Centre (601 Keefer). • GOT CRAFT: This handmade market proves that “craft” doesn’t have to be a bad word. Food lovers will be particularly delighted in booths that offer infused honey from local backyard hives, make-your-own cheese kits, Sticky Spoons homemade jams, and silk-screened aprons. Dec. 8-9 at the Croatian Cultural Centre (3250 Commercial). GotCraft.com • GREAT VANCOUVER CRAFT FAIR: More than 150 vendors and live entertainment and fun activities such as face-painting and a visit from Santa. Support the food bank with a donation of a canned food item. Dec. 15-16, Salt Building in Olympic Village. GreatCanadianCraft.jimdo.com. • DECK THE HALL FAIR: 50 outstanding local artisans will come together in the Historic Heritage Hall (3102 Main). Features prepared food including candy, gourmet preserves, salsa, chocolate, teas and fine crafts that include a great variety of jewellery, woodwork, photography, glasswork, knits, pottery, kid & baby stuff, also body care, shiatsu station $2; kids free. Dec. 1 and 2, 11am-5pm.
WORDS • BOOK LAUNCH: ESCAPE TO GOLD MOUNTAIN: David H.T. Wong celebrates the launch of his graphic novel Escape to Gold Mountain. David Wong will give a short visual talk and presentation and then will take questions from the audience. Nov. 18, 2pm at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (578 Carrall). EscapetoGoldMountain.com.
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opportunities, literary readings and panel discussions, a foodie event, the annual book club event, writing and self-publishing workshops, children’s authors, film-screenings, and two onsite bookstores. Nov. 24-29 at Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver (950 West 41). JewishBookFestival.ca.
Elf to Water Cooler Elf to Cash Register Elf, Sedaris worked his way up the candy-cane ladder and lived to share his hysterical, behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Showcases the comic brilliance of Ryan Beil. Nov. 22-Dec. 22 at the Revue Stage (1601 Johnston). $25-$35 at ArtsClub.com. • IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: George Bailey’s guardian angel swoops in to remind him that faith, hope, and family make life truly wonderful. Nov. 26-Dec. 29 at the Granville Island Stage (1585 Johnston). ArtsClub.com. • CANDYTOWN: New for this year, Christmas comes to Vancouver’s Yaletown neighbourhood with this free, outdoor festival. The historic warehouse district will be transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with a 32,000-square-foot outdoor skating rink, reindeer petting zoo, horse-drawn carriage rides and more. Nov. 23-24. Yaletowninfo.com. • VANCOUVER CHRISTMAS MARKET: Named one of the world’s top 10 Spectacular Holiday Markets by Frommer’s, it’s
CHRISTMAS • LUMINESCENCE AT THE VANCOUVER AQUARIUM: Gaze at a display of 100-plus origami jellyfish that light up when eels give off electric charges, and learn how sea creatures create and reflect light in the depths of the ocean. Don’t miss the thrilling 4-D film The Polar Express, where you’ll feel the wind on your face, touch snow with your fingertips and smell hot chocolate in the air. Nov. 22-Jan. 22. VanAqua.org. • SANTALAND DIARIES: True confessions of an Macy’s elf by popular humourist David Sedaris. From posts as Vomit Corner
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Eastside Culture Crawl: Nov. 16 to 18 It’s bound to leave visitors wildly inspired and with a dent in their Christmas list By Jenn Chic
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effrey Boone is busy playing Wack-a-Mole. The executive director of the Eastside Culture Crawl is not actually perched with mallet in hand; he’s answering phones and emails to offer solutions and support in the last few days leading up to the much anticipated annual art festival. Most of the planning happens in the late spring and summer and by early autumn, Jeffrey, his staff and their volunteers make sure that everything
ROBI SMITH, BLUE LANTERN STUDIO
1218 E Pender Street, between Vernon and Clark BlueLanternStudio.Wordpress.com, Painting, collage Robi Smith loves all the creativity that bursts out of the studios during the East Side Culture Crawl. A selftaught artist, Smith is passionate about the Northeastern Pacific ocean. Many of her paintings feature ocean creatures to bring light to the environmental concerns they are faced with. She hopes to inspire and bring awareness through her paintings, greeting cards and picture books.
DENISE WILSON, PATINA DESIGNS AND BRONSINO DESIGNS FOR LIVING
Mergatroid Building, 975 Vernon Drive, Suite 225 Bronsino.com, Leather With two unique lines of leather goods, Denise Wilson recycles and remodels everything. Bronsino for Living is a line of classic men’s and women’s handbags that only get better with age. Made to last and made of new leather or offcuts and discards from the furniture industry, no two are alike. Patina, a line of leather accessories accented with hand silk-screened images and appliqués, takes functionality to a finer place. Buttons, books, wallets, and belts transform the tiniest bits into useful items keeping Denise’s “zero waste” policy at the forefront of her creativity and ingenuity.
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721 and 729 Gore Street, Chinatown DMRCeramics.com, Ceramics David Robinson’s childhood in and around the rugged natural beauty of Powell River has definitely informed his ceramics work. He is a first-time participant at the crawl and the first studio in Chinatown to be featured. His studio, along with a handful of other artists, is in a building that was once an abandoned shopping mall. He believes it is about to become a new creative cultural destination. Focussed on casting, David’s work is beautiful, interesting a little bit tonguein-cheek. Look for life-size skulls, cherry log vases and “Adam and Steve” — a set of salt and pepper shakers cast from a GI-Joe 12-inch action doll, able to be displayed in a variety of poses.
falls into place. And it does, for 16 years now. “I love the diverse collection of artists and craft makers we have at all levels of their practice,” he says. This year, he is especially excited about the new Terminal City Glass Co-op (1191 Parker Street). The building’s owner, Morley Faber, was instrumental in setting up a shared space for glass blowers. “They offer classes, share equipment, and rent studio space. It’s a great model for artists who’d like to do the same, in any medium.” The Crawl continues to thrive with many artists unveiling new work to a consistently growing annual audience. From furniture to jewelry, clothing to painting, and just about any combination there of, the Eastside Culture Crawl is the perfect opportunity to stroll through the artist’s life and maybe even their living room.
TANNIS HOPKINS, INTERESTING AND FUNNY. ART FOR FOOD LOVERS.
Parker Street Studios, 1000 Parker Street, Suite 108 TannisHopkins.com Tannis Hopkins has done it! She has combined her two passions — painting and food culture into a collection of enticing artworks. It truly is food as art, and documents Tannis’ travels, observations and gastronomic experiences through the medium of oil painting and an impressionistic style. From rustic Barcelona tapas to Schwartz’s smoked meat sandwiches in Montreal, this is definitely a menu with something for everyone.
JANNA HURTZIG
339 Railway Street, Suite 208 Astrosatchel.com ShopWinterLuxe.com Sewing Many around Vancouver are familiar with Janna Hurtzig’s line of vinyl bags, Astrosatchel. Sturdy, colourful and fun, they are made for the weather here on the West Coast. For her latest endeavour, Winterluxe, Janna has a newline of accessories to get excited about. She’s been combing the countryside for secondhand cashmere, also great for keeping cozy on the coast. Using 100% recycled cashmere she sews up a slew of accessories - touques, ear warmers, reversible fingerless mittens for wearing, with pillows and hot water bottle covers for snuggling.
HEATHER BRAUN-DAHL, DAHLHAUS CERAMICS
Mergatroid Building, 975 Vernon Drive, Suite 3 DahlHausArt.com, Ceramics Perhaps Heather’s ceramics seem familiar because of their mid-century modern and Scandanavian-inspired glaze patterns. Perhaps they seem familiar because they are available at Anthropologie and West Elm and have been featured on Rachel Ray. With a host of new glaze colours and patterns fresh from the kiln, Heather hasn’t been resting on her success. Always inspired and innovating, she looks forward to the opportunity at the crawl to connect with people who have seen her work out there in the world, right in the comfort of her new and renovated studio.
November 16 - 18, EastSideCultureCrawl.com
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cont’d on page 18 an authentic “Christkindlmarkt” featuring traditional German crafts, cuisine and entertainment. A special children’s area gives youngsters the chance to make their own Christmas gifts and ride the children’s Christmas carousel. German bratwurst, Swiss raclette, brataepfel (stuffed baked apples) and schupfnudeln (German noodles)t. New this year is the X-mas Factor singing competition for the grand prize: a studio recording worth $10,000. Nov. 24-Dec. 23, 11am-9pm. $2-$5 at the door. VancouverChristmasMarket.com. • VANCOUVER WELSH MEN’S CHOIR: With select lower mainland
On Nov. 22, dancers from The Goh Ballet will bring the magic of The Nutcracker to The Bay during its annual Party Perfect beauty gala. You can also win a VIP package to the ballet. David Cooper photo
Dancers from Goh Ballet’s Nutcracker will entertain shoppers at The Bay By Kelsey Klassen
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mythical battle of miniature proportions could very well play out on the main floor of the Bay Downtown on Nov. 22. Towards the end of the night, as shoppers bask in holiday cheer at the Bay’s annual Party Perfect beauty gala, dancers from the Goh Ballet’s Nutcracker ensemble (in character as Gingerbread soldiers, candies, malicious mice et al.) will be disseminating amongst the crowd to promote the timeless Christmas classic (see page 7). Whether Ad-Bay-Vancouver-Gala-Nov15.pdf 1 12-11-13 the dancers will engage in any Land of Sweets
shenanigans is entirely up to the evening to decide, as this is the first time the Bay has held an event in concert with the Vancouver ballet company. Adding to the holiday spirit, festive mannequins clad in costumes from The Nutcracker will greet guests throughout the department all day. The Goh Ballet is also providing a VIP Nutcracker prize to one lucky Party Perfect shopper. Entry is $10, with $8 redeemable in the Cosmetics and Fragrances department and $2 going to the Canadian Women’s Foundation. Party Perfect is the longstanding national Bay event for gift solutions and holiday looks, running from noon until 9pm 4:10 PM at 674 Granville.
School Choirs: White Rock Baptist Church, Nov. 30, 7:30 pm; Massey Theatre, New Westminster, Dec. 2, 2pm; Shaughnessy Heights United Church Vancouver, Dec. 6, 8pm, Dec. 8 8pm; Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver, Dec. 14, 8pm. Tickets $25, sr/student $22. VWMC. ca • HERITAGE CHRISTMAS AT BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM: Kids can meet Father Christmas, tour historical buildings and enjoy crafts, story time, Christmas baking, carolers and a festive scavenger hunt. Nov. 24-Dec. 14, Dec.15-Jan. 4 (closed Dec. 24-25). BurnabyVillageMuseum.ca.
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HOLIDAY HOT TICKETS • BRIGHT NIGHTS IN STANLEY PARK: The Stanley Park holiday train winds through the forest past two million sparkling lights, while the aromas of hot chocolate, fresh popcorn and roasted chestnuts bring back festive childhood memories. Kids can also visit Santa in his “living room” at the train station. Nov. 29-Jan. 2 (closed Dec. 25). $6-$10 for train ride. Vancouver.ca • THE PEAK OF CHRISTMAS ON GROUSE MOUNTAIN: Grouse Mountain’s popular holiday attraction returns with a new theme: Reindeer Games. Guests begin their adventure by soaring 3,700 feet above the city aboard the Skyride, which has been transformed into a reindeer (complete with antlers and red nose). Visitors can meet real-life reindeer during a live comedy sketch at the wildlife habitat, take pictures at the reindeer photo board, participate in reindeer-themed crafts
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and get a reindeer tattoo. Nov. 24-Dec. 24, 9am-10pm. GrouseMountain.com. • WHITE CHRISTMAS: THE MUSICAL: An unforgettable musical about love and friendship. Based on the classic film, this tap-dancing delight brims with tunes including “Blue Skies,” “Sisters,” and the ever-popular “White Christmas”. Nov 29Dec. 23 at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (2750 Granville). ArtsClub.com. • ROGERS SANTA CLAUS PARADE: Marching bands, dance troupes and festive floats. Entertaining 300,000-plus spectators each year, the parade route begins at West Georgia and Broughton Streets and ends at Howe and Davie Streets. Dec. 2, 1pm. RogersSantaClauseParade.com. • CAROL SHIPS PARADE OF LIGHTS: More than 50 boats decorated with 100,000-plus twinkling lights can be seen gliding through Vancouver’s waterways on peak evenings. The spectacle viewed from the shore is free, but the best experience is from the carol ships themselves, which carry more than 30,000 guests a season. Dec. 1-23. CarolShips.org. • CANYON LIGHTS AT CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE PARK: The entire park is lit up with hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights. Explore the forest and Treetops Adventure, in addition to decorating gingerbread houses, listening to seasonal music from a Christmas band, taking part in glass ornament blowing demonstrations and joining a kid-friendly scavenger hunt. View a dancing light display along the colour-washed cliffface. New for this year, visitors can board a complimentary shuttle departing from Canada Place every hour on the hour. Dec. 1-Jan. 5 (closed Dec. 25), 4pm-9pm at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (3735 Capilano Road). $12-$31.95, $65 (families). Capbridge.com. • A CHRISTMAS CAROL IN GAY AP-
PAREL: Marley is a college girlfriend who visits Crooge many years later as a ghost. She admits to her own past homophobia and comes out. Her warning is followed by visits from the Ghosts of Lesbians Past, Present and Future. It’s a parody mixed by sketch comedy by Leaping Thespians. Dec. 5-8 at 8pm with 4pm matinee Dec. 8 at Havana Theatre (1212 Commercial). $18 with special $10 tickets on Dec. 5. LeapingThespians.ca. • CHRISTMAS NUTS IV: The Comedy Company’S fast-paced parodies a la Celine Dion, The 3.5 Tenors, Ziggy Sawdust, and lotsa politically incorrect sketches. Ideal for corporate and private functions. Dec. 5-9, Jericho Arts Centre (1675 Discovery). $18/$16, 604-224-8007, JerichoArtsCentre.com • KARAOKE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TROLLEY TOUR: Grab a mic and lead the chorus on the Vancouver Trolley Company’s Karaoke Christmas Lights Trolley Tour. Outfitted with mounted karaoke machines and a holiday playlist, the trolley departs the Vancouver Christmas Market at 6:30pm and winds through the streets of Vancouver to Stanley Park for the Bright Nights light spectacle. Walk through Stanley Park’s twinkling plaza, then hop back on the trolley to VanDusen Botanical Garden for Festival of Lights. Dec. 7-30 (closed Dec. 25), 6:30pm. $25$40 at VancouverTrolley.com. • FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT VANDUSEN BOTANICAL GARDEN: The garden is transformed into a holiday wonderland with seasonal displays and more than one million sparkling lights wrapped around trees and trellises. Dec. 7-Jan. 1 (closed Dec. 25), 4:30pm-9pm. $7.75-$14.25. VanDusenGarden.org. • STELLARIA PRESENTS: MESSIAH UP CLOSE: George Friedrich Handel’s beloved oratorio, featuring 12 voices and
string quartet. Dec. 8, 2:30pm-3:30pm at the Holy Rosary Cathedral (646 Richards), Dec. 9, 7pm-8pm at St. Mark’s Trinity Church (1805 Larch). Admission by donation. • WINTER HARP: Capture the spirit of the season, along with people’s hearts, for nearly two decades – and remains the must-see ticket on the holiday calendar. Dec. 12-13, 7:30 pm at the North Shore Credit Union Centre, Dec. 16, 3pm and 7pm at the ACT in Maple Ridge and Dec. 22, 7:30pm at St. Andrew’s – Wesley United Church. WinterHarp.com. • THE MAGIC OF SANTA: From dancing Christmas trees and rockin’ reindeer, a singing snow queen, and jovial Santa, join Emily on her enchanted journey as she searches for her very own Christmas wish. Dec. 21, 7pm, Dec. 22, 1pm, 4pm and 7pm at the Pacific Coliseum (100N Renfrew). $22.50 at Ticketleader.ca. TheMagicofSanta.com.
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• HEADS HANG HEAVY MOVEMBER MIXER: Celebrate Heavy Head Chris’ 35th birthday by raising funds for men’s health ($2/ticket goes to Coastal Mental Health and the Movember Foundation). Nov. 16, 9pm, Kozmic Zoo (53 West Broadway). $10 at the door. HeadsHangHeavy.com. • ARTS FOR LIFE AUCTION: Unwrap your desires & indulge your passions in this popular benefit for the Friends For Life Society. A night of breathtaking performances, delectable bites and a dazzling collection of 80 artworks valued at close to $150,000 donated by Vancouver’s top artists and galleries. Nov. 17, CBC Studio 40, 8pm.Tickets are $75 or $100 for Collectors’ Preview. Available at ArtForLife. net. • H’ARTS FOR THE HOMELESS: The Lookout Society’s annual gala fundraiser is inspired by the people they help. Through circus, music, magic, stories, dance and art, the event highlights the deep sense of relief and hope that a stable, safe home provides. Nov. 23 at Coast Coal Harbour Gail loves hot showers. And a great cup of coffee. She enjoys keeping her Hotel, 6pm. Tickets family safe and warm while using energy wisely. are $110 and available by calling 604We help Gail, and 1.1 million other customers, do these things and more. 255-0340. For info From natural gas and electricity, to district energy and geoexchange, we LookoutSociety.ca or InTheHouseFestival. deliver the energy services you need every day. com • 101 PRINTS GALA AND DRAW: Gourmet catering, handcrafted libations, live music, door prizLearn more at fortisbc.com. es, and original prints. All funds raised support Malaspina’s charitable programs. Emceed by Lisa Christiansen from CBC Radio. Nov. 30, 7pm at the Roundhouse (181 Roundhouse Mews). $40-$300. MalaspinaPrintMakers.com. • GLASS HIVE STUDIO FUNDRAISER FOR SALVATION ARMY: Hotdogs and hot chocolate by donation; 20% of Saturday’s sales will also be donated. Drop off any good used clothing or furniture donations. The Glass Hive Studio is full of one of a kind Christmas gift ideas. Dec.1-2, 10am-4pm. TheGlassHive.ca.
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