The Arts Calendar is compiled by the Richmond Arts Coalition
MARCH 7 - 16
Gateway Theatre - Harvest by Ken Cameron
Studio Series in Studio B
Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Road.
Harvest is based on the real-life experience of the playwright's parents, who moved from their farm into the city and rented their farmhouse to a lovely couple who used it to grow marijuana. Faced with extensive damage, Allan and Charlotte are turned away by their insurance company and must confront the possibility of financial ruin. As they wait for news on the fate of the family home, they realize their misfortune has helped them rediscover their love for one another. Moving, thought provoking and very, very funny.
Directed by Gateway's new Artistic Director, Jovanni Sy.
Website: www.gatewayatre.com
Phone: 604-270-6500
MARCH 9
Free Walk, Tour and Talk at RAG
10 a.m. at Minoru Park (7191 Granville Avenue) free guided walk through the park.
11 - 11: 30 a.m. return to Art Gallery for Talk/Tour.
Richmond Art Gallery 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond
In conjunction with the exhibition, Andante (a walking pace), the Gallery is pleased to partner with Walk Richmond for a morning of activities all related to walking. On Saturday, March 9 join us for a Walk, Tour and Talk. The morning event begins at 10 am at Minoru Park (7191 Granville Avenue) with volunteers from Walk Richmond leading a free, guided walk through the park. Please arrive early for a guided warm-up to prepare for your walk. After walking through this beautiful park, visit the Gallery to warm up with some tea and treats. From 11 - 11: 30 a.m. the Gallery Curator will lead you through a short tour of the Andante exhibition, followed by a lively talk with Dr. Lindy on A Podiatrist's View: The Art of Walking to provide tips on how to keep your feet pain-free while you walk.
For more information contact: Richmond Art Gallery
Phone: 604-247-8312 or visit www.richmondartgallery.org
MARCH 10, DEADLINE
The Community Arts Council of Richmond presents: The 2nd Annual Sculpture Challenge is free to enter.
This challenge is open to all youth between 10 - 17 years that either live or go to school in Richmond. It must be made of recycled, re-purposed or reused materials and must be able to withstand transport from one location to another. It must be free standing, sturdy and not be larger than 1 1/2 feet in height and 16 inches in circumference. Cash prizes.
Please visit the website for more information and to download entry form. The deadline to submit is March 10. www.richmondartscouncil.org
MARCH 14 -17
13th Annual Art About Finn Slough
The exhibition is held for four days in the Richmond Cultural Centre Performance Hall.
7700 Minoru Gate
Presented with the Finn Slough Heritage and Wetlands Society. Theme for 2013 is "Small is Beautiful and Historic, Celebrating the Big River and the Small Village." All art about Finn Slough is welcome. This means that painting, photography, sculpture, wood work, film, ceramics, poetry, and short written reflections will be enthusiastically included in the show.
Important Dates:
Delivery of artwork/ Exhibition Set-up is Wednesday, March 13, 4-8 pm
Exhibition open for viewing: Thursday, March 14, 1 - 9 pm, Friday, March 15, 9 am - 9 pm
Saturday, March 16, 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday, March 17, 10 am - 3 pm
Opening Celebration is Friday, March 15, 6 - 9pm
Artists pick up their work Sunday, March 17 at 3 pm
Presented by the Finn Slough Heritage and Wetland Society and sponsored by the Richmond Art Gallery.
Contact Information www.finnslough.com [email protected]
MARCH 21
Steveston Folk Guild at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard presents: Little Mountain Trio
Show time 7: 30 p.m.
Tickets $8 at the door.
Chinese Bunkhouse
Britannia Heritage Shipyard, 5180 Westwater Drive, Steveston. This is the first time for this group to grace the boards of SFG, although you will recognize Dave Lidstone, who performs with Andrea Smith in "Just Duets". Together with long time friends Rob McGregor and Kitty King you will be treated to a wide variety of music including a mix of original composition, some blues, little bit of jazz, and even some country flavour.
With Kitty on acoustic bass, Dave on guitar, and Rob on mandolin, you are in for a treat.
Visit for more info: www. stevestonfolk.net
MARCH 24
Family Sunday Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Family Sunday is a free drop-in art program that offers families the occasion to explore the Gallery exhibitions together through various art activities. Family Sunday is on the fourth Sunday of every month from 1 - 4 p.m.
For more information call 604.247.8313, or visit: www. richmondartgallery.org
MARCH 28
The Lulu Series: Vancouver Public Space Network
7 p.m., City Hall Council Chamber, 6911 No 3 Rd.
This event is FREE! Seating is limited, so please reserve your seats by emailing [email protected]
This presentation will take a look at the history of public space and explore how thinking about the public realm has changed over time. Talk will be preceded by a short performance by renowned jazz pianist Ron Johnston. This is last talk in the 2013 Lulu Series: Art in the City.
