Kerry Evans Culture Editor Douglas College Events Noon at New West presents Gershwin Gala with Erica Northcott, soprano; Ellen Silvérman, piano; Barrie Barrington, piano. Performing Arts Theatre October 10th at 12:30p.m. Gallery Events Molas: From Eden to Eternity Interpretation of Bible stories in reversed embroidery. Lookout Gallery Showing until October 11th. Call (604) 224-3245 for more information. Molten Obsessions Contemporary Canadian glass beadmaking. New-Small and Sterling Glass Studio Now until October 13th Miyoshi, A Taste That Lingers Unfinished in the Mouth Installation by Baco Ohama. Richmond Art Gallery Now until October 24th Call (604) 231-6454 for fur- ther information. Bleu-Blue Jacques Clement The human nude is reinter- preted through numerous small drawings. Grunt Gallery (E.2nd Avenue) Call (604) 875-9516 for more information. Concerts Violent Femmes Alt-pop pioneers. Commodore Ballroom October 13th at 9:00p.m. Tickets available through Zulu and Highlife Records Jack Johnson Blues singer/songwriter per- forming songs from his debut CD, Brushfire Fairytales. Orpheum Theatre October 15th at 7:30p.m. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. The String Cheese Incident The Centre (777 Homer) October 16th & 17th Tickets through Ticketmaster Musical Events The European Tradition The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. October 11th at 8:00p.m. Call (604) 280-3311 for tick- et information. Flamenco de la Mision Caravan World Rhythms presents flamenco group fea- turing Andres Martin. Centennial Theatre (North Van.) October 12th at 8:00p.m. Call (604) 984-4484 for more information. Spygirl Local band fundraising to support their upcoming tour in Britain. St. James Community Hall October 12th Tickets available at Black Swan and Zulu Records Thanksgiving Food for Music Rockfest Fundraiser for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank society. Featuring performances by Erase, Ether’s Void, Varin, Soma City Ward, Slick 60, and Catapult. Croatian Cultural Centre October 10th Tickets $8 at the door, $6 with a non-perishable food item. OsirisTrio Three of the Netherlands finest musicians. Vancouver Playhouse October 15th Tickets available through Ticketmaster. Aida A Giuseppe Verdi production Vancouver Opera October 12th—23rd Call (604) 682-2871 Alexander Tselyakov Award winning classical pianist. Shadbolt Centre for the Arts October 12th at 8:00p.m. Call (604) 205-3000 for the Shadbolt box office. Literary Events A Taste of the Orpheum Chuck Davis, a well-known historian and editor-in-chief of The Vancouver Book, shares Orpheum photos and stories. Downtown Main Library October 16th at 7:30p.m. Call (604) 280-3311 for tick- et information. Mall Talk Storytellers give free perform- ances for adults, kids, teens, seniors, etc. October 12th & 13th at 1:00 & 3:00p.m. Pulse By Rajinderpal S. Pal Book launch party. Performance Works (Granville Island) October 10th at 8:00 p.m. Call (604) 687-4233 for information. Theatre Events The Last Adam Waterfront Theatre October 3—12th Call (604) 257-0366 for tick- et information. Corpus Christie Festival House Studio Theatre Showing until October 20th Call (604) 257-0366 for tick- et information. The Secret Rapture By David Hare, one of Britain’s most celebrated play- wrights. Telus Studio Theatre October 16th—26th Call (604) 822-2678 for tick- et information. Dial M for Murder Written by Frederick Knott and made famous by Alfred Hitchcock. The Surrey Arts Centre October 10th—26th Call (604) 501-5566 for tick- ets The Haunting of Hill House Burr Theatre October 9th—November 2nd Call (604) 523-2877 for more information. Of Diners and Buses By Sarah Deakins Jericho Arts Centre October 8th-20th Call (604) 224-8007 for tick- ets. Misc. Murder Mystery Dinner Includes the murder mystery and the choice of a three- course dinner, prize & gratu- ity. Prospect Point Restaurant October 11, 25, & 31 Call (604) 737-1750 for tick- et information or log on at Herb Dixon Standup comedy Lafflines Comedy Club October 11th & 12th Call (604) 525-2262 for tick- ets. Dear Readers, Am I informing you of the events you would like to attend? If not, please let me know where your interests lie. Also, if you would like to attend any of the events, I can send you for free and all you have to do is write a review. Sounds great doesn’t it? Come down to the Other Press and let’s chat about all the opportunities in store for you. Can't wait, Kerry Evans Culture Editor © page 14