Kerry Evans Culture Editor Douglas College Events Douglas College Theatre and Stagecraft Departments present Onstage! At Douglas College Sophocles’ Electra A modern adaptation by Jonathan Christensen, Denise Kenney, and Joey Tremblay Directed by Denise Kenney Studio Theatre For times, ticket information and reservations contact the box office at 604-527-5488 March 14-22 Theatre CABARET Kander and Ebb’s hit musical based on the true-life observations of Christopher Isherwood, the author of The Berlin Stories March 13-23, 8:00p.m. (Sun. 7:00p.m., mats. Sat.—Sun. at 2:00p.m.) The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts (777 Homer). Tickets from $55 to $85 evenings; $40 to $75 mats. (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster, 604-280-3311. Musical MRC Trio March 15, 8:00p.m. Western Front (303 E. 8th Ave.) Ticket information available at Kynkayd March 14 The Green Room (695 Cambie at Georgia) Tickets $7 More information can be found at Do not read this review. Instead, put down the paper and call Ticketmaster for Matt Good tickets. At the time of this writing, they are still available for April 25th and 26th at The Commodore Ballroom. Opening is the fab- ulous Montreal band, The Dears, and if that is not con- vincing enough, oh well, I suppose you will have to read on. Matthew Good, who is no doubt as sick as I am of “Matthew Great!” jokes, has apparently strayed from his usual formulae, but not too far. While his previous What’s On Around Town This Week Beluga March 16 The Fairview Pub (898 W.Broadway) Tickets $5 More information can be found at Literary STRAIGHT OFF THE PAGE Brunch and literary chart featuring authors John MacLachlan Gray (The Fiend in Human), Mark Anthony Jarman (Ireland’s Eye), and Justine Brown (Hollywood Utopia). March 16, 1:30p.m. Zin Restaurant (Pacific Palisades Hotel, 1277 Robson). Tickets $30 at the door/$25 advance, info 604-980-9032. Concerts Spirits of the West Local Celtic-rock veterans, with guests the Town Pants (Fri.) and Wil (Sat.). March 14 & 15, 9:00p.m. Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). Tickets available at Ticketmaster, Zulu, and Highlife Records. Film The Son (Le Fils) Belgium/France 2002. Directors: Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne Cast: Oliver Goumet, Morgan Marinne, Isabella Soupart, Remy Renaud Colour, 35mm, in French with English subtitl albums were fundamentally rigid, Good’s latest album opens up the creative floodgates, letting loose dichoto- mous movements, symphonic overtures, and church bells. Avalanches sets a new standard for Matthew Good, a new level of musical competence and poignancy, and backs his trademark wry cynicism with the credibility of age. “21st Century Living” is a tongue-in-cheek exposé of America’s indulgent way of life. While mocking McDonald’s trademark up-selling, Good questions mod- Dog Days (Hundstage) Austria 2001. Director: Ulrich Seidl Cast: Alfred Mrva, Maria Hofstatter, Georg Friedrich, Christine Jirku Colour, 35mm, in German with English subtitles. 121 mins. March 14—19, various times Pacific Cinematheque (1131 Howe St.) Living It Up (Faire La Fete) France/Switzerland 1987 Director: Anne-Marie Mieville Cast: Anne Alvaro, Didier Flammand, Helene Lapiower Colour, 35mm, in French with English subtitles. 13 mins. March 13, 7:30p.m. Pacific Cinematheque (1131 Howe St.) Misc. 2003 Vancouver International Dance Festival Roundhouse Community Centre (Davie at Pacific) Workshops and master classes available March 15—April 4 Information available at the ticket box office 604-257-0366 ern values, admonishing us to “supersize love, supersizq honesty.” Good writes what he feels, personal or politi cal, and whether or not one understands his recondite lyrics, his voice conveys sincerity. From the tactually extravagant packaging to the eupho nious melodies, Avalanches is rich with the efforts of a rock and roll sociologist who means what he says, even i he doesn’t make sense to anyone else. © page 14 oa FE EH Bk Wek ie ae aa eed oh Sg ae