April 15
BC Registered Music Teachers' Association's Scholarships Recital
Presentation of the Richmond Branch Scholarships, Winifred Proud Scholarships and Richmond Branch Community Service Scholarships, General Recitals.
The BC Registered Music Teachers' Association (BCRMTA) is a provincially recognized non-profit association of qualified professional members. Teaching with dedicated ability and experience, Richmond members provide students with many inspiring and rewarding benefits.
Location: Richmond Presbyterian Church, 7111 No. 2 Rd.
www.bcrmta.com
April 19 - June 10
My Big Family Exhibition
Opening reception is on April 19 from 7 to 9 p.m.
The work of Hua Jin explores issues relating to China's one-child-per-family policy.
Using photography and video, Jin documents and reflects on her personal experience as the first generation of "only" child families and examines what this might mean for families, the community and the country.
This event is free and great for all ages.
Location: Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate
Phone: 604-247-8300 www.richmondartgallery.org
April 19
Steveston Folk Guild at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard
Ranj Singh & The Discriminators begins at 7: 30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Tickets are $8 at the door.
Once again SFG is proud to announce the return of Ranj Singh & The Discriminators. With his new CD titled, "Found A Way Home," Singh has once again demonstrated his song writing talents, and with his incredible band of musicians has once again created a must-have album. Singh started his career in the mid '80s along with many folkPunjabi and Hindi artists in the Vancouver area.
In the '90s, he helped form - along with his talented brothers - the group Dal Dil Vog (a.k.a.DDV). This group went on to win numerous awards and performed with artists, such as, Jan Arden and Mathew Good. DDV's style of bhangara/rock music led to tours throughout North America and India.
In recent years Singh has worked hard to combine his vast experience in Indian music with his up stroke guitar melodies. This, with the diverse talents of The Discriminators, has created a distinct Indo-Canadian style. Members are Chris Dufault on lead guitar, Dan Huget on electric violin, Bojan Bugarinovich on sitar and bass, and David Eadie on percussion.
Location: The Chinese Bunkhouse in the Britannia Heritage Shipyard site, 5180 Westwater Dr.
Email: [email protected]
www.stevestonfolk.net
April 21
Richmond Orchestra & Chorus Association
Beethoven's Eroica Symphony begins at 7: 30 p.m.
Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors/students and $6 for children (6-12). Children under age six are free.
Tickets are available at the door or in advance by contacting the ROCA office. They are also sold at Long & McQuade, 6760 No. 3 Road, two weeks prior to each concert.
Location: Richmond Pentecostal Church, 9300 Westminster Hwy.
www.roca.ca
April 22
Family Sunday Drop-in Art Program
Family Sunday is a free drop-in art program that offers families the occasion to explore art making together. The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate
Phone: 604-247-8300 www.richmondartgallery. org
April 27
Richmond Youth Honour Choir Stars on Broadway
The show begins at 7 p.m., $15 for adults and $10 for seniors/youth.
Join the Richmond Youth Honour Choir for a fabulous evening of theatrical musical revues of our favourite Broadway shows. Guest artists will be announced at a later date.
Location: Peace Mennonite Church, 11571 Daniels Rd.
For more information, contact Richmond Youth Honour Choir
Phone: 604-277-2377 www.richmondyouthhonourchoir.org
April 29, May 9
Fraser River Boat Cruise Trip
This Fraser River Boat Cruise Trip will get up close to some of the 17 islands that make up Richmond and will visit the Steller and California sea lion colony at the mouth of the Fraser River.
The cruise leaves from Britannia Shipyards of Canada National Historic Site.
The dates of the boat cruises are Sunday, April 29 from 9: 30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday, May 9 from 9: 30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The cruise costs $89 plus tax and registration. Payment must be through the City of Richmond.
Location: Britannia Heritage Shipyard, 5180 Westwater Dr.
Phone: 604-276-4300 www.richmond.ca/guide
