UNTIL MARCH 7
KAWAII
The Rufus Lin Gallery is pleased to announce a new solo show, "KAWAII - the dreams of a young girl" featuring nine imaginative colour ink and watercolour illustrations.
The Japanese artist, Kouna, hopes to convey the "world in which young Japanese girls live and what their dreams are like." Admission is free.
Location: Rufus Lin Gallery, 415-5811 Cooney Rd.
Phone: 604-303-6330
UNTIL MARCH 26
Cultural Connections
A display of local cultural artefacts from Japanese- Canadians in Richmond and the Museum's artefact collection.
Location: Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Rd.
Phone: 604-276-4000 www.richmond.ca
UNTIL MARCH 31
Tony Yin Tak Chu "Wine, Coffee and Black"
A series of anti-art paintings. By rejecting the traditional mediums, like oil or acrylic, Chu uses everday elements to investigate the possibility of creating a different kind of work in a contemporary world.
Location: Gateway Theatre, 2nd floor lobby, 6500 Gilbert Rd.
Phone: 604-241-8834 www.gatewaytheatre.com
MARCH 3
Pacific Piano Society presents The Donna Fishwick Piano Ensemble
Twenty talented, multi award-winning young pianists will play an entertaining program of solos and various ensembles, from duets at one piano to 8hands at two Steinway concert grand pianos. Selections will include Chopin, Schubert, Liszt and Xian (the famed Yellow River Concerto). Concert starts at 8 p.m., $20 for adults, $25 for students/seniors.
Location: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd.
Phone: 604-241-8834 www.gatewaytheatre.com
MARCH 3
Richmond Art Gallery, Panel Discussion/Open Forum "Developing Richmond"
How has Richmond changed over the years? What is the process for new developments to the city? In conjunction with the exhibition Fantasy Gardens at Richmond Art Gallery, members of the Richmond community will speak on the Fantasy Gardens site history, urban planning developments in the city and the impacts of the changes taking place in Richmond and the Lower Mainland. The free event runs from 1 to 2: 30 p.m.
Location: Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate
Phone: 604-247-8312 www.richmondartgallery.org
MARCH 4
Steveston Farmers &
Artisans Winter Market
Food vendors are located inside the Cannery. This popular event runs every second Sunday all year long from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 Fourth Ave.
Phone: 604-238-8080 https: //sfam.ca
MARCH 6
Jazznite 2012
presented by School District #38 (Richmond)
An evening showcase of secondary school jazz bands begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, eyeGO $5.
Location: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd.
Phone: 604-241-8834 www.gatewaytheatre.com
MARCH 7
Music in Our Schools
presented by School District 38 features Cambie secondary and elementary schools. Tickets are $8 for adults, eyeGO $5.
Location: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd. Phone: 604-241-8834 www.gatewaytheatre.com
MARCH 7 - 11
12th Annual Finn Slough
The exhibition is presented by the Finn Slough Heritage and Wetlands Society. The theme for 2012 is "Celebrating the Current". All forms of arts about Finn Slough such as painting, wood work, film, ceramics, poetry, and short written reflections will be included in the display.
Location: Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate
Phone: 604-247-8300 www.finnslough.com
MARCH 7
Vancouver Opera
Host and pianist Kinza Tyrrell, the opera's principal répétiteur and associate chorus director - along with baritone Aaron Durand, soprano Melanie Krueger and tenor Frederik Robert - will perform highlights from recent and upcoming productions such as Mozart's joyful The Magic Flute and Puccini's tragic love story La bohéme. The shows begin at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Location: Minoru Chapel, 6540 Gilbert Rd.
Phone: 604-276-4300 www.richmond.ca/ minoruchapel
MARCH 8 -17
KISMET one to one hundred
(A Chop Theatre production)
In the spring of 2009, four artists set out across Canada to interview 100 people, aged one through 100 about their experiences and beliefs around kismet-fate and destiny. What they discovered on the road, a myriad of personal stories of mystery, joy and endurance, became the anchor for a fascinating and intimate show that blends verbatim interviews with the travelers' experiences. Show starts at 8 p.m., 1 and 2 p.m. (select days). Tickets are $37 for adults and $30 for students and seniors.
Location: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd.
Phone: 604-241-8834 www.gatewaytheatre.com
MARCH 8
Culture Club Diversity Talent Show organized by the Richmond Multicultural Community Services
Richmond youth can use dance, drama, or music to deliver messages of diversity, harmony and inclusion. Be a part of creating a more connected and welcoming Richmond. This project is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia and Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The show starts at 7 p.m., suggested donation of $5, $3 for students.
Location: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd.
Phone: 604-270-1812 www.iamrichmond.ca
MARCH 11
Let's make stuff This event offers a relaxed, social approach to learning and improving one's artistic technique or to kick start that project you've been procrastinating on. Bring your new or continuing projects to work on alongside your fellow artists, along with all of your materials and get to work. This event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Adults only. Free for RAG members and $5 for non-members.
Location: Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate
Phone: 604-247-8300 www.richmondartgallery.org
MARCH 13 - 22
First Annual Sculpture Challenge Exhibition
The Community Arts Council of Richmond invites you to view this exhibition of Eco-friendly, modern sculptures created by Richmond students ages 10 to 15 years, using recycled, re-used and re-purposed materials, outside of the classroom, on display in the atrium at Richmond City Hall. This event is for children (ages 6 -12) and youth (ages 13-17).
Location: Richmond City Hall, 6911 No.3 Rd.
Phone: 604-241-4091 www.richmondartscouncil. org
