© Culture the other press fimanda fikman e submit_to_culture@yahoo.ca July 2003 What’s On Around Town Amanda Aikman Culture Editor Theatre Tragic Eccentrics Draft 89 presents this story of the Fitzgeralds written and directed by Risha Yorke with original music by Graham Porter. July 10-12 and 17-19, Presentation House For more information call 604.990.3474 A Bedful of Foreigners! Set in a hotel in France, this hysterically funny British farce has it all—mistresses and unexpected wives, food poi- soning outbreaks, and a Bulgarian lady cyclist. July 23-August 16, Raymond Burr Performing Arts Centre For more information call 604.523.2877 It's A Musical World Presented by the Musical Theatre Summer Program— Session 1, performing a selec- tion of songs from musical favourites Alice in Wonderland, Babes in Toyland, Peter Pan, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, and Seussical. July 24-25, 7:30p.m., Gateway Theatre For more information call 604.270.1812 The Comedy of Errors Bard on the Beach presents William Shakespeare's farce about a set of twins separated as infants who end up in the same town unbeknownst to each other. Runs until September 21, Vanier Park Tickets $16-27, for more information call 604.739.0559 Galleries Image/inary Paintings and sculpture by The Eastside Group; Bill Friesen, Marci Katz, and Joe Rosenblatt. Runs until July 24, The Sidney and Gertrude Zack Gallery of the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver For more information call 604.257.5111 or visit Out of Sight: The Image Beyond the Index Works by Vancouver-educated artists Matilda Aslizadeh, Barb Choit, Evan Lee, Kevin Schmidt, Kyla Mallett, and Allison Hardy exploring the mystery of how photographs tell their stories. Runs until August 3, Presentation House Gallery For more information call 604.986.1351 or visit JAZZ 2003 Jazz enthusiast and mostly self-taught artist (who also happens to be blind), Ray- Marie Plourde creates original engravings of jazz artists on acrylic lucite. July 10-August 7, District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall For more information call 604.987.6085 Lesley Dill: I Heard A Voice New York artist Lesley Dill examines the function of lan- guage and its relationship to the physical through her sig- nature artwork and installa- tions. Runs until August 30, Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam For more information call 604.927.6550 Concerts Marilyn Manson Dust off the rubber peek-a-boo chaps and break out the eyeliner, Marilyn’s back in town. July 11, Orpheum Theatre Tickets $49.50/39.50 at Ticketmaster, 604.280.4444 Vancouver Folk Music Festival Nothing says summer like a bunch of sunburnt hippies. Come feel the love vibe this year when Ani DiFranco, Billy Bragg, Utah Phillips, Martina Sarbora and many others hit the beach for the annual extravaganza. July 18-20, Jéricho Beach Park For more information call 604.602.9798 or visit Vancouver Chamber Music Festival Renowned as one of the finest and most exciting music festi- vals in North America, this year’s lineup boasts 24 thrilling musicians from around the world. Featuring the popular Morning Concerts, Festival Main Series, and Musical Instrument Petting Zoo and Free Family Concert. July 23-August 1, Crofton House School and Green College For more information call 604.602.0363 or visit Burnaby Blues Festival The Coastal Jazz & Blues Society presents its fourth annual blues fest, featuring performances by Remy Shand, Wide Mouth Mason, the Oilers, and others. July 26, Deer Lake Park Tickets $45/40/35 at Ticketmaster, 604.280.4444 Blue Rodeo Canada’s roots-rock and alt- country legends perform as part of the Concerts In The Park series in Stanley Park. Grab a blanket and cuddle up to that special someone as the Blue boys serenade you under the stars. July 28, Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park Tickets $42.50/34.50 at Ticketmaster, 604.280.4444 Misc. Cirque du Soleil: Alegria Fantastical touring spectacle showcases 56 performers from 13 countries, featuring trapeze acts, high-speed aerialists, tumbling, trampolines, and elaborate sets and costumes. July 10-August 10, Concord http://otherpress.douglas.be.ca =e Pacific Place Tickets $45.50-185, for more information call 1.800.361.4595 or visit A Look at Cemeteries: From Off the Beaten Track The fifth program in the Historical Society’s series on cemeteries features graveyards associated with BC ghost towns and some out-of-the- way places. July 16, 7:30p.m., New Westminster Public Library For more information visit THE WTO: A Model Of Internationalism, or Not Ellen Gould, a researcher on trade issues and a resource person for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, presents an update on the WTO and discusses issues to be addressed at an upcoming ministerial meeting in Cancun. July 17, 7:30p.m., Unitarian Church Centre, 949 West 49th Avenue For ore information visit Gems from Asia's Hollywood: A John Woo Retrospective Eight Hong Kong classics by the master of action cinema, John Woo. July 25-29, Pacific Cinémathéque For more information call 604.688.FILM or visit Page 13 -