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September 24, 2003

What’s On Around Town

Amanda Aikman Culture Editor

Douglas College Events

The Amelia Douglas Gallery presents:

Paintings by Susan Marczak Sept. 18-Oct. 30

Opening Reception: Thurs., Sept. 18, 4-7p.m.

For Gallery times call 604.527.5495

Robin Shier Jazz Quartet Presented by Noon at New West, featuring Robin Shier on trumpet, Mike Rud on guitar, Steve Holy on bass, and John Nolan on drums. Sept. 25, 12:30p.m. Performing Arts Theatre

WomenSpeak: The Women’s Pages: Letters From Friends, A Houseful of Visitors, or a Source of Advice? In rural western Canada in the early 20th century, women caring for sick and injured family members built a vital, peer support network through the women’s pages of newspa- pers. Norah Lewis, retired university instructor, writer, and former Canadian Childhood History Project member, examines these newspaper letters offering medical recipes based on pantry, garden, or local field and wood ingredients. October 1, Wed., 7-9p.m. Boardroom (Room 4920) West.

session for an

interactive discussion about plans to implement these recommendations.

Sept. 24, Wed., 4-6p.m. Boardroom (Room 4920) New West

The Changing Role of

Private Post-Secondary Training: An Information Session

The Private Career Training Institutions Act, which will change the way private post-secondary training institutions in BC are gov- erned, will be debated in the BC legislature this fall. This act and related initia- tives may affect the rela- tionship between public and private post-secondary training in our community. Join Debbie Hull, Director of Private Institutions and Sector Initiatives with the Ministry of Advanced Education and Karen Grigoleit, Senior Analyst in our own Institutional Research Office for an information session on these developments. Debbie will provide an overview of the new legislation and Karen will report on recent data about former Douglas students who enroll in pri- vate institutions.

Sept. 25, Thurs., 12-2p.m., Room 3408 New West

Theatre

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Clockworks

Theatre Crossing presents Don Nigro’s reinvention of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, directed by Michael Schaldemose.

Sept. 19-28, Tues.-Sun. at 8p.m. Studio 16 (1545 W. 7th).

Tickets $18/15, for infor- mation call 604.221.2454

Nocturne

Chrysalis Theatre presents Tanya Marquardt’ play about the love affair between writer George Sand and composer Frederic Chopin, directed by Nneka Croal.

Sept. 23-28, Video In (1965 Main).

Tickets $15/12, for infor- mation call 604.255.3401 Free show Sept. 25, 12:30p.m. SFU Theatre (Burnaby campus). For information call

604.291.3514

In Full Bloom

Judy Ginn Walchuk per- forms a one-woman show (accompanied by bassist Jim Walchuk, pianist Henri Lorieau, and guitarist Brett Wade), showcasing poems, songs, and stories from her years as a world-travelling singer.

Sept. 24-27, 8p.m. Vancouver East Cultural Centre (1895 Venables). Tickets $24 (plus service charges and fees) at Ticketmaster,

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mation call 604.676.2372 Galleries

Word on the Street Art Show

Exhibit of paintings, draw- ings, and comics by Jason McLean, Shayne Ehman, Jean Smith, Carel Moiseiwitsch, and David Lester.

Sept. 28, 1la.m.-6p.m. Moat Gallery, VPL Central Branch (350 W. Georgia). For information visit <mecca_normal.tripod.com >

Paul Wong Collection Exhibition and sale of works by Paul Wong, including photography, installations, and video-art tapes.

To Oct. 4. VOX 1839 Commercial, 604.253.1013

On Location

Works by Kim Kennedy Austin, Vishal Jugdeo, Sally Lee Sui Ling, Anne Elizabeth Low, and Michael Euyung Oh.

To Oct. 5, Belkin Satellite, 555 Hamilton, 604.687.3174.

Concerts

The Kills

Punk-rockers from the States play tunes from latest CD, Keep On Your Mean Side, with local guests Jerk With a Bomb. sept. 2

llp.m., Richard’s on Richards (1036 Richards). Tickets at Ticketmaster, 604.280.4444. Also at Zulu and Scratch Records.

Kings of Leon Swamp-rockers from Tennessee (“California Waiting”) play tunes from debut CD, Youth and Young Manhood, with guests Jet and the Years.

Sept. 30, 9p.m. Richard’s on Richards (1036 Richards).

Tickets at Ticketmaster, 604.280.4444.

Goldfrapp

Mute recording artists from the UK, featuring vocalist Allison Goldfrapp, play tunes from new CD, Black Cherry, with guests Brookville.

Sept. 30, 9p.m., Commodore Ballroom (868 Granville).

Ticktes at Ticketmaster, 604.280.4444. Also at Zulu and Highlife Records.

Misc.

Artists on the River

Do you enjoy the beauty of expression through artistic creation? Then join in on the celebration of BC River’s Day. Hosted by the Fraser River Discovery Centre Society and the Arts Council of New Westminster, the event fea- tures live entertainment throughout the day and will display a variety of pieces from a number of different artists (with an option to _

the artists