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  DISTRICT OF WEST VANCOUVER ARTS & CULTURE                                                                   MAY  2013  

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BARRY DOWNS

Melding Architecture with Landscape

West Vancouver Museum 

May 8 to June 15, 2013

 

Barry Downs Invite Barry Downs' projects span a wide range from houses and institutions to community master plans, all are informed by his skilful melding of buildings, gardens and landscape.

 

His design philosophy respects the natural topography, ecology and the private and public nature of a site.

 

Opening Reception:

Tuesday, May 14 from 7-9 p.m.

 

For more information, please visit the Museum website.

SNA7M

Ferry Building Gallery  

On display until May 26, 2013 

 

SNA7M Presenting sponsor the West Vancouver Community Foundation presents SNA7M, Strong Spirit: First Nations Art & Storytelling. 

 

The exhibit features art by Xwalacktun, James Harry, Austin Harry, Ketximtn, Sesemiya, Ses siiyam, Victor Harry, Jody Broomfield, and Tawx'sin Yexwulla. 

  

For more information on this exhibition, please visit the Ferry Building website.

 

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PERFECTLY STILL

Ferry Building Gallery

May 28 to June 9, 2013

 

Perfectly STill An exhibition featuring acrylic on canvas works by Tansy Sverre.

 

Opening Reception:

Tuesday, May 8 from 6-8 p.m.

 

Meet the Artists:

Saturday, June 1 from 2-3 p.m..

 

For more information, please visit the Ferry Building Gallery.


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EVENTS

JEWELLERY MARKET

West Vancouver Community Centre (2121 Marine Drive)

Saturday, May 11

Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

 

Jewellery MarketJust in time for Mother's Day! Beautiful handmade jewellery is the perfect gift.

 

Interested in being a vendor at the Jewellery Market? Please contact the Community Recreation Program Coordinator at 604-913-2712.

 

For more information visit our website.

BC SPECIAL OLYMPICS - NS WALKATHON 

Ambleside Park
 
Saturday, May 25, 2013 

Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Registration, 9 a.m.

  

Walk the seawall from Ambleside to Dundarave Beach in support of the North Shore Special Olympics programs, all are welcome.

 

For more information visit the North Shore Walkathon website.

18th ANNUAL VANCOUVER WESTIE WALK

Lighthouse Park

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

 

The 18th Annual Vancouver Westie Walk is a walk through Lighthouse Park followed by a morning of fun and games with your westie!

 

For more information please call 604-984-0179.

 

WEST VANCOUVER COMMUNITY DAY

Ambleside Park and John Lawson Park

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Time: Parade starts at 10 a.m. & Main Event starts at 11 a.m.

 

 

W - Community Day 2013Community Day 2013 will take place Saturday, June 1, 2013 and will be a fun-filled day of activities and festivities for the whole family.

 

This year's event theme is Celebrate the World. West Vancouver is a unique and diverse community and this year's Community Day celebration will celebrate all the different cultures and styles of West Vancouver.

 

Be sure to also join us at the Community Day Lounge hosted by Central City Brewers & Distillers. Music by DJ Vorlin & DJ Zeus.
Lounge open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

For more information, please visit the Community Day website.

MONDAY MOVIE NIGHTS AT THE LIBRARY

West Vancouver Memorial Library, Welsh Hall

Monday, May 6, 13, & 27, 2013

Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 

 

Monday Night MoviesJoin us at the Library for an evening of great movies! May movies will feature:
 

Argo: May 6

Intouchables: May 13

Anna Karenina: May 27  
 

For more information visit the Library website.

PERFORMANCES

COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES 

West Vancouver Community Centre, Atrium

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Time: 4 p.m.  

 Join us at the West Vancouver Community Centre for the Community Concert Series, sponsored by Pacific Arbour Retirement Communities. 

 

Final performer of this season:

 

West Vancouver Community Centre flue, saxophone, and violin students 

 

For more information and a full concert listing, visit our Community Concerts website.

PROGRAMS

SPRING & SUMMER LEISURE GUIDE 

Take a browse through the many Arts & Culture programs we offer!

 

Lawson Creek StudioPlenty of fantastic art classes to participate in at a variety of locations.

 

Take a browse through our Leisure Guide and register for a class today, or just call 604-925-7270 and ask about our drop-in options!

 

Online Leisure Guide

District of West Vancouver 
  

Questions? Email us at arts@westvancouver.ca