UNTIL FEB. 9
Animal paintings from the permanent collection
Rufus Lin Gallery of Japanese Art, specializing in curating and exhibiting contemporary Japanese artists, announces its first exhibition for 2012, entitled "Animal paintings from the permanent collection," featuring 15 imaginative paintings depicting cats in kimonos, rabbits, goldfish and more. All paintings are by artists currently active in Japan and this exhibition has been specially curated, drawing from the Gallery's rich and varied permanent collection.
Call 604-303-6330 or visit www.rufuslingallery.com for more information.
Location: Rufus Lin Gallery, 415-5811 Cooney Rd.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday
FEB. 2 - FEB. 17
Tempting Providence The first British settlers to arrive in Newfoundland found the climate too harsh. It took sterner stuff in the form of London-born nurse, Myra Bennett, to endure the region's bleak weather and conquer its stubborn inhabitants. Robert Chafe's Tempting Providence is an intriguingly-staged story of courage and strength based on the remarkable life of the outport nurse who became known as "the Florence Nightingale of the North." ($45/adult, $30/student, group rate of $39-41.)
Visit www.gatewaytheatre. com or call 604-270-1812.
Time: 8 p.m. Location: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd
FEB. 2
Meet Writer-in-Residence Caroline Adderson
Meet Richmond's first Writerin-Residence, award-winning Caroline Adderson, the celebrated author of three novels, two collections of short stories, as well as books for young readers.
Enjoy short readings, hear about her writing career and learn about the range of free public programs she will present during her two months in residency at the Minoru Place Activity Centre, Richmond Arts Centre and Richmond Public Library. This event will be followed by a short reception with light refreshments served.
Caroline's work has received numerous prize nominations including the International Dublin IMPAC Award, the Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist, the Governor General's Literary Award and the Rogers' Trust Fiction Prize. Find out more at www.carolineadderson.com
Call 604-276-4300 or visit richmond.ca/register and quote #225701 to register for this free event.
Location: Minoru Place Activity Centre, 7660 Minoru Gate
Time: 7: 00 to 8: 30 pm
FEB. 5, FEB. 19
Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market
Make it, bake it, grow it! All good stuff at the market. Do your shopping at the market and present friends and family with original and well-priced gifts.
For more information contact, Steveston Community Centre at 604-238-8080 or visit www.sfam.ca
Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 Fourth Ave (Inside the Cannery)
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FEB. 7
Tickle Me Pickle Comedy Show
The Battle of The Sexes ended in an oddly satisfying (and unplanned) draw, as the boys and girls each nabbed three points. Come out for an evening of family friendly improv. Tickets are $2.
Visit www.richmond.ca or call 604-247-8300 for more information.
Location: Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate
Time: 7 p.m.
