Until January 15
The Lights Constellating One's Internal Sky In this collaborative multimedia project, Richard Ighby and Marilou Lemmens examine linguistic and pictorial representations commonly associated with economic discourse and question what is at stake in the very forms and methods used to think through and communicate socio-economic policies. Richmond Art Gallery 7700 Minoru Gate. 604-247-8300 www.richmondartgallery.org
International Mail Art Exhibition & Swap The Richmond Art Gallery's Mail Art Exhibition and Swap is the result of an Open Call to artists from all over the world to contribute work responding to the theme of economy in all its various interpretations. This shared enterprise is free from the rules of the art market - a cultural exchange where artists exhibit their works and receive new works as part of the swap. Richmond Art Gallery 7700 Minoru Gate tel: 604-247-8300 www.richmondartgallery.org
Until January 9
Life's Milestones From birth, to school, to marriage, to retirement, and finally death, this exhibit explores life's milestones, and the cultural artifacts that mark our passage through life. Richmond Museum 7700 Minoru Gate tel: 604-247-8300 www.richmond.ca
Saturday, Jan. 7
Jacky Cheung Sing Alike Contest
Jacky Cheung Sing Alike Contest takes place at Parker Place Mall on the 7th January Visit www.frontlinetickets. com or email [email protected] for info. Parker Place Mall 4311 Hazelbridge Way 604-273-0276
SUNDAY, JAN. 15
BC Registered Music Teachers Association 1st Class Honours Recitals Time: 1: 30 pm Address: Richmond Presbyterian Church, 7111 No 2 Road Admission Fees: $2/person, $5/family. www.bcrmta.com or call 604-268-9559
Jan. 19 - Jan. 23
The 2012 Chinese New Year Flower & Gift Fair Come to visit this fun fair. You can find unique stuff, from the lucky charms and decorations, fresh flowers, festive apparel, creative novelties, to New Year sweets and more. Aberdeen Centre 4151 Hazelbridge Way 604-270-1234 www.aberdeencentre.com
Sunday, Jan. 22
Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery 12138 Fourth Ave Inside the Cannery Make it, bake it, grow it! All good stuff at the market. It's moved indoors the Gulf of Georgia Cannery for the winter months.
Steveston Community Centre tel: 604-238-8080 www.sfam.ca
Jan. 22 - 23
Countdown Night to Chinese New Year of the Dragon The Nation's No. 1 Chinese media network, Fairchild TV and Fairchild Radio will be staging splendid countdown shows at Aberdeen Centre, offering a captivating, one-of-a-kind cultural experience to visitors and shoppers. This event runs from 8 p.m. to 12: 30 a.m.
Aberdeen Centre 4151 Hazelbridge Way tel: 604-270-1234 wwwaberdeencentre.com
Jan. 26 - April 1
Fantasy Gardens Exhibition Stuart McCall and Neil Wedman Opening Reception: 7 - 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 This collaborative exhibition by McCall and Wedman, is comprised of two separate bodies of work - one of drawings (Wedman) and the other, photographs (McCall). The artworks were made years apart but are linked by an indelible local history in the subject of Bill Vander Zalm's, Fantasy Gardens. Neil Wedman, attended the proceedings of the Vander Zalm trial and made numerous pencil portraits of witnesses as they testified. Years later, McCall recorded the gardens through photography just prior to demolition by its new land developer owners. McCall and Wedman have been exhibiting their work for more than 25 years each and have collaborated for over a decade, each working in their own specialty.
Richmond Art Gallery 7700 Minoru Gate, tel: 604-247-8300 www.richmondartgallery.org
JAN. 28 - 29
Chinese Cultural Performance Weekend This special event will invite renowned dance groups in town to perform at Aberdeen Centre. The groups include Vancouver Academy of Dance, BC Chinese Music Association, and Colors of Dance Academy. It starts at 1: 30 p.m. Aberdeen Centre 4151 Hazelbridge Way tel: 604.270.1234 wwwaberdeencentre.com
