What's On Around Town Campus Events Vivaldi’s Gloria Presented by the Douglas College Choral Society and the Community Music School, along with a selection of seasonal works. Performing Arts Theatre. Dec. 11, 7:30pm. Tickets $12 for students, $15 regular Admission. For info, call 604.520.0172 Mythic Archipelago Artwork in mixed media by Bill Friesen, Marci Katz, and Joe Rosenblatt. Amelia Douglas Gallery (New West campus). To December 16. For info, 604.527.5495 Theatre A Christmas Carol The Carousel Theatre presents Lezlie Wade and Kevin J. Etherington’s new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic. The infamous holiday tale of redemption and goodwill features the old miser, Mr. Scrooge, as he discovers that he does indeed have a generous spirit. Waterfront Theatre (1412 Cartwright, Granville Island). Dec. 21-24, 8pm. Tickets $12.50—25 at the Carousel Theatre Box Office, 604.685.6217 Yuletide Tales The Carousel Theatre and Western Gold Theatre present an afternoon of holiday stories and songs, featuring such classics as, “Iwas the Night Before Christmas and A Child’s Christmas in Wales. Waterfront Theatre (1412 Cartwright, Granville Island). Dec. 19, 2pm. Tickets $25/12.50 at the Carousel Theatre Box Office, 604.685.6217 Halo Pacific Theatre presents Josh MacDonald’s comedy about what happens in a Cape Breton community when the face of Christ appears on the wall of the local Tim Horton’s, Pacific Theatre (1440 W. 12th). To Jan. 2. Tickets $14- 28. For info, call 604.731.5518 pecember 8/e00l TM oot: Music Concerts The Santa Fox Ball Featuring performances by Thornley (with Big Wreck frontman, Ian Thornley), and guests Doctor, Project Orange, and the Solution. Partial proceeds to Lower Mainland food banks. Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville). Dec. 10, 9pm. Tickets $19.50 at Ticketmaster, 604.280.4444 The Magic of Christmas Vicki Gabereau hosts the 10th annual fundrais- er for the Empty Stocking Fund and the North ~ Shore Christmas Bureau, featuring performanc- es by Jim Bynes, Lee Aaron, Will Millar, Shari Ulrich, Valdy, Edith Wallace, Steve Creber, Nathan Aswell, Jasmine Bharucha, Gordon White, and the Michael Creber Band. Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Hamilton and Dunsmuir). Dec. 15, 7pm. Tickets $30—70 at Ticketmaster, 604.280.4444 Christmas Dreams Come True Benefit Taylor James hosts a benefit concert for the Newton Advocacy Group Society, a nonprofit organization committed to the empowerment of individuals and families through education, support, and advocacy. Performers include Chilliwack, Jerry Doucette, Kenny Wayne, Ellie Johnson, and Nadine States. Yale (1300 Granville). Dec. 16, 9pm. Tickets $15. For info, call 604.681.9253 Bocephus King’s Savage Christmas Spectacular Bocephus King and the Band of Doom play a benefit for the Vancouver Food Bank and the Empty Stocking Fund, with guest appearances by Kevin House, Chris Springer, Ken Beattie, Shelley Campbell, Mary Ancheta, Mark Peterson, Steve Dawson, Kristos Grames, Elaine Taylor, Mark Bignell, and Aaron Chapman. Media Club (695 Cambie). Dec. 18, 8pm. Tickets $10. For info, visit Christmas Group Show Small works presented by artists for the holiday season. Covan Art Gallery (3778 W. 10th). To Dec. 14. For info, call 604.225.0388 Christmas in the Village Seasonal art show. Steveston Village Gallery. To Dec. 19. For info, call 604.241.5771 Colours in Winter Exhibition of Chinese brush painting presented by the Oriental Arts Club. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (578 Carrall). To Dec. 31. For info, call 604.662.3207 Tis the Season Works by Qin Feng, Taiga Chiba, Tora Sugita, and Kumiko Yasukawa. Art Beatus. To Jan. 8. For info, call 604.688.2633 OUnEPPPeSS | 17