Murder mystery
Tickets are on sale now for the latest in the popular series of Trevor Jenkins murder mystery evenings at Beecher Street Cafe in Crescent Beach, Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.
Sing A Song For Murder is the title of the karaoke-themed mystery featuring eight year-old singing prodigy, Damon Langford (patrons will have a chance to demonstrate their own vocal prowess while competing for prizes – and helping solve the crime).
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Tickets including meal are $55 each; to reserve, call 604-538-1964.
Outside The Box
An interwoven series of events and displays throughout the Peninsula, Outside The Box (until Oct. 21) highlights the many possibilities of fibre and textile art and illustrate how practitioners are pushing the boundaries “outside the box” – including everything from knitting and felting demonstrations to performance art.
Among upcoming events will be a showcase of handcrafted quilts by Japanese artisans Sept. 20 until Sept. 30 at Laura’s Fashion Fabrics (presented in conjunction with Brother Canada), along with a wide variety of fibre art creations by local artists.
Also coming up are spinning and weaving demonstrations at Semiahmoo Centre (Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), a presentation by Anne Kristiansen at White Rock Library, Interwoven Stories: A History of Textiles in Fashion and Art (Sept. 26), plus a co-presentation by Semiahmoo Arts and Boutique Vasanji of the film The September Issue, plus new fashions at White Rock Community Centre and the boutique (Oct. 2, 2 p.m.).
A main Outside The Box display – An Exploration of Fibre – is at White Rock Community Centre throughout the celebration; and other components include FiberFusion, a six-by-nine-foot collaborative mural by some 30 members of the Virtuosi Infraganti Collective currently on display at White Rock Museum and Archives; informative wall texts to accompany the displays by the Women, Art and Society class at Langara College; and a ‘Fibrarium’ and an exhibition of large art quilts by the Crescent Quilters and the ‘Piece Arch’ Quilters at the White Rock Library.
For more information, and a complete schedule of events for the festival, visit www.outsidetheboxwhiterock.com
Moira Elliott
Panorama Ridge artist and instructor Moira Elliott will host an open house tour at her studio (12924 54A Ave.) on Sept. 24.
The tour will feature Elliott’s latest series of originals and prints: Hecate, Demeter and Persephone: Phases of Leaving, part of the artist’s exploration of the Mother Goddess figure, featuring strong draughtsmanship and classically-influenced imagery.
“She protects, comforts and provides insight and resilience beyond the scope of human capability,” Elliott said.
“I intend to promote this concept visually, through a series of murals and related illustrations,” she added.
“I am further interested in including the relationship between women and the moon, because of the strong symbolic connection.”
For more information on the studio tour, call 778-899-5116, or visit www.moiraelliott.com
Peter Sklar
New York City talent scout Peter Sklar will share his insights in a free White Rock lecture for aspiring teen dancers, actors and singers, and their parents.
Registration is necessary for Earning A Living In The Arts, which will be presented Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Spiral Dance Co. studio, 1471 Stayte Rd.
Sklar’s message to young performers is that survival in an arts career depends on two elements that outweigh looks, training, connections and even talent: a positive self-image and good health.
Children under six will not be admitted, with or without a parent, and participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (no substitute adult guardians will be recognized).
To reserve a spot at the lecture, call 604-541-2800.
Blue Frog Studio
Uptown recording and performance venue Blue Frog Studio is continuing its schedule of intimate concerts with high quality performers in the fall.
Confirmed at this point is a one-night-only performance by legendary vocalist Dan Hill (Sept. 26), whose hit number Sometimes When We Touch has gained new currency thanks to being covered by World Heavyweight Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao.
Also coming up is a concert by Mae Moore (Oct. 8), a one-time White Rock resident before she scored nine top-40 hits in the ’90s, plus the fiery rumba flamenco, latin jazz and rock guitar duo of John Gilliat and Benjamin Woods (Oct. 14).
Tickets are available by visiting www.bluefrogstudios.ca or by calling 604-542-3055.
Social Justice films
The Social Justice Film Society will begin its new season with Inside Job (Sept. 30, 7 p.m., First United Church, 15285 Semiahmoo Ave.) a scathing and insightful documentary examining the the financial disaster of three years ago that is still profoundly affecting our world.
Directed by Charles H. Ferguson, Inside Job was a hit at the Cannes Film Festival in May of 2010 and went on to win the 2010 Academy Award for best documentary.
Admission is by donation, and the evening will include a post-film discussion.
Literary events
Semiahmoo Arts’ literary events continue this month with the Readings By The Salish Sea series Monday, Sept. 26, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the White Rock Library.
Spin A Yarn, Weave A Tale is a Magic Carpet Storytelling event with author Lois Peterson, co-sponsored by Friends of the White Rock Library as part of the Outside The Box festival, and aimed at children aged seven to 12.
To pre-register, call 604-541-2201.
Winners of the 2011 Semiahmoo Arts Literary Contest will share their recently published work Thursday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m at the Pelican Rouge Coffee House, Central Plaza.
Featured will be Robert W. MacKay (Soldier of the Horse), Lois Peterson (Silver Rain), Margo Bates (P.S., Don’t Tell Your Mother) and E.D. ‘Ted’ Blodgett (Sleep, You, A Tree).
Small Ritual
Doing its part to present different music locally is the not-for-profit Small Ritual Coffee Society on Johnston Road (just up from Five Corners).
In addition to Sunday night concerts with such emerging local groups as Their There, The Star Captains and Behind Sapphire, music booker Rory Hislop has added a Monday night jazz showcase, including some of Vancouver’s best up and coming talents in the idiom, which is currently experiencing a revival of interest.
Both evenings (usually running 5-9 p.m.) offer a rewarding opportunity for local fans to catch up on the music scene of tomorrow in an agreeably intimate, art-friendly venue.
For more information, call 778-294-1237.
Music Together
Registration is currently underway for the internationally-recognized Music Together program for children from newborn to kindergarten age, plus their parents or guardians, which is being brought to White Rock and Surrey by singer, songwriter and voice coach Heidi McCurdy of Harmony Expressive Arts.
Fall classes are offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Elgin Hall (in partrnership with the City of Surrey) and Saturday mornings at the White Rock Library. For info, visit harmonyexpressivearts.com or call 604-538-7154.
