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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.
Early Music Vancouver at the Chan Centre Glorious voices, and exceptional Renaissance & Baroque music!
The
Tallis Scholars’ Christmas Concert Thursday 6 December at 8 pm
Stile Antico:
Festive Bach Cantatas for Christmas
The Passion of the Renaissance
Sunday 23 December at 3 pm
Friday 12 April at 8 pm
Presenting sponsor:
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Gala event
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