Until Jan. 12
VERB WOMAN the wall is in my head/a dance of forgetting Governor-General Award winner, Margaret Dragu, presents her first Gallery-based solo exhibition.
VERB WOMAN: the wall is in my head/a dance of forgetting includes a new video work as well as performance videos and interactive props.
Exploring conflict and forgetting within public and private contexts, Dragu's lens focuses on footage from Berlin and Belfast as well as documentation from her 2009-2011 performances of VERB WOMAN: a dance of forgetting.
Memory: International Mail Art Exhibition and Swap
Mail Art (aka Postal Art) is a long-standing art practice where artists collaborate and exchange artworks through the postal service. Artists from all over the world have been invited to mail in original postcards based on the theme of "memory" for this second biennial exhibition. This broad theme may include individual memories, collective memory, a favourite memory, memory loss, memorization, in memoriam, and any other interpretations of the word "memory".
Location: Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate Phone: 604-247-8312 www.richmondartgallery.org
Until Jan. 26
On the Move: Richmond's Transportation Legacy This exhibit explores, through photographs and artefacts from the museum's collection and on loan from the community, how changing modes of transportation have shaped this city. Themes include transportation related to sea, land and air, and contemporary issues such as city planning.
Location: Richmond Museum, 7700 Minoru Gate Phone: 604-247-8300 www.richmond.ca/museum
Until Dec. 31 Gone Fishing, Art Show Featuring contemporary Steveston and Marine paintings, by artists John Beatty and Ziad Jundi. Location: Rocanini Coffee Roasters Steveston Cafe, 115-3900 Moncton St. Open daily 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Nov. 30, Dec. 1 The Richmond Singers' Christmas Concerts The Richmond Singers, under the direction of Natasha Neufeld, are presenting Once Upon a Wintertime. This musical tribute to the holiday season features the 55 voice women's choir and special guests, the Richmond Youth Honour Choir. Tickets are $15 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under. They are available from choir members or at the door (however, the Sunday afternoon concert is often sold out). Email: the.richmond. singers@hotmail. ca to reserve a ticket.
Location: Broadmoor Baptist Church, 8140 Saunders Rd. www.richmondsingers.ca
Dec 1, Dec.
15Steveston Winter Farmers and Artisans Market Come and enjoy the amazing artistry, plentiful produce, chef in the market and enchanting entertainers. Market runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for the winter season inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.
Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, 12138 Fourth Ave.
Dec. 4 Minoru Chapel Opera Vancouver Opera presents A Night at the Opera. Enjoy a magical performance of highlights from VO's current season along with opera classics both familiar and rare, as well as some special holiday-themed surprises. All ages are welcome-no prior opera experience necessary. This captivating performance will feature artists from VO's Yulanda M. Faris Young Artist Program. The young and vibrant cast will be joined by pianist Kimberley-Ann Bartczak and will perform under the direction of Fanny Gilbert-Collet. Shows are at 2 p.m. (quote #436208) and 7 p.m. (quote #436358). Tickets are $40/$18.
Location: Minoru Chapel, 6540 Gilbert Rd.
Phone: 604-276-4300 www.vancouveropera.ca www.richmond.ca/minoruchapel
Dec. 5 -31 The King and I Music by Richard Rodgers. Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Based on Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon. Original choreography by Jerome Robbins. Gateway Theatre artistic director Jovanni Sy makes his Vancouver stage debut as the King of Siam in this all new production of this Tony Award-winning smash. Audience favourite Barbara Tomasic (The Sound of Music) is Anna, hired to teach English and other Western ideas to the King's many wives and many more children. The show starts at 8 p.m., and 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on select days. No performances on Dec. 23, 24, 25, 26. Tickets are $49 for adults and $30 for students $30 Location: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd.
Phone: 604-270-1812 www.gatewaytheatre.com Ongoing: Gateway Academy for the Performing Arts - drama, voice and musical theatre programs taught by theatre professionals. Call 604-247-4975 for inquiries about on-going enrolment.
Dec. 7 A ROCA Family Christmas Both the Richmond Orchestra and Chorus will perform a variety of seasonal repertoire. Tickets are $18 for adults; $15 seniors/students; $6 child (6-12); children under age six are free. Tickets are available at the door or in advance by contacting the ROCA office at 604-276-2747. Tickets are also sold at Long & McQuade, 6760 No. 3 Rd., two weeks prior each concert. Tickets also available online at www.roca. ca. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Location: Fraserview MB Church, 11295 Mellis Dr.
Dec. 7, 14 Winter Wonderland at Richmond City Hall Come celebrate the holiday season with family and friends.
Dec. 7 1-2 p.m. BC Registered Music Teachers Association 2:30-3:30 p.m. Emmanuel Children's Chorus Dec 14: 1-2:30 p.m. 1st seating 3-4:30 p.m. 2nd seating of Seniors High Tea 1-2:30 p.m. Hugh Boyd Secondary Band 1st seating.
3-4:30 p.m. Hugh Boyd Secondary Band 2nd seating.
For more information contact: Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset at 604-214-8833.
Dec. 7 BC Registered Music Teachers' Association (Richmond Branch) Winter Wonderland Performances The Richmond Branch of the BCRMTA presents its annual Winter Wonderland performances at Richmond City Hall on Saturday Dec. 7 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Students achieving high marks and medal winners in 2013 RCM exams will perform. Donations to the Richmond Food Bank will be gladly accepted. Show is from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Location:Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Rd.
Phone: 604-268-9559 or email [email protected] www.bcrmta.com
Dec. 8 BC Registered Music Teachers' Association (Richmond Branch) General Recital The Richmond Branch of the BCRMTA will hold recitals starting at 1:30 p.m. A variety of audience-pleasing selections will be performed by students. Tickets are $2/person or $5/family at the door.
Location: St. Alban's Anglican Church, 7260 St. Albans Rd. Phone: 604-268-9559 or email [email protected] www.bcrmta.com
Dec. 15
BC Registered Music Teachers' Association (Richmond Branch) Aberdeen Centre Performances The Richmond Branch of the BCRMTA presents its annual Aberdeen Centre performances from 1:30-5 p.m. A variety of audience-pleasing selections will be performed by students. Admission is free. Location: Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way Phone: 604-268-9559, or email [email protected] www.bcrmta.com
Dec. 15
Holiday Harmonies You are invited to Richmond Youth Honour Choir's annual Festive Holiday Concert. It is filled with songs to warm the heart and lift the spirit. The program includes both secular and sacred music from the Holiday traditions. This is a family friendly concert that is sure to tickle your holiday funny bone, energize your joy and even have you singing along! The show goes from 7-8 p.m. Adult: $10 Senior/Youth: $5 Location: Peace Mennonite Church, 11571 Daniels Rd. www.ryhc.org
Dec. 18
Steveston Folk Guild at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard presents: The West Wynds Come enjoy an evening of festive Christmas music, presented in the best tradition of Yuletide carols with a few lively gospel numbers to add to the holiday atmosphere.
West Wynds' lineup features Nancy Hundal, Kirk Holland, and Karen Holland. The group always relishes the opportunity to return to their choral singing roots and to raise their voices in rich vocal harmonies. Be early. You won't be disappointed.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $8 at the door. Location: Chinese Bunkhouse, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, 5180 Westwater Dr. www.stevestonfolk.net
Email dave@stevestonfolk. net or text/phone Dave at 604- 715-9294 to reserve a seat.
