2016 Winter Arts by Vancouver Courier

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Winter in Vancouver Vancouver doesn’t do winter particularly well. If we get snow, it’s usually a flakey few moments that quickly melt into a slushy slog, and all the inept drivers that come with it. We don’t have a winter carnival, and parkas tend to be an overheated fashion accessory rather than a necessity. And when’s the last time you mulled your own wine? Thankfully, Vancouver’s arts community does an exceptional job of warming up to winter as evidenced in the Courier’s Winter Arts Preview. From craft fairs, choirs and art crawls, to ballets with sugar plum faeries and more Scrooges than you can shake a stick at, there are enough concerts, events and happenings this season to defeat those winter blahs and keep Vancouverites warm and glowing until the arrival of spring.

N vember MUSIC

DIEGO EL CIGALA

CHEZ NOUS: CHRISTMAS WITH ELEKTRA

VETTA CHAMBER MUSIC: QUINTETS

Multiple Latin Grammy Award winner who has been called “one of the most beautiful ﬂamenco voices of our time.” 7 p.m. on Nov. 20 at Chan Shun Concert Hall. Tickets at ChanCentre.com

Journey back in time with two great works from the AustroHungarian Empire: Dohnányi in the lush tradition of Brahms, and folk elements in Dvorák the nationalist. Nov. 24-25 at West Point Grey United Church. Tickets from VettaMusic.com

The Elektra Women’s Choir rings in the season in style with a treasured holiday tradition, this year welcoming superb concert pianist Jane Copp to perform beloved Christmas melodies. 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 26-27 at Ryerson United Church. Tickets at Elektra.ca

THEATRE/ DANCE GHOSTS

United Players’ production of the classic 19th-century stage drama by Henrik Ibsen. To Nov. 27 at Jericho Arts Centre. Tickets at UnitedPlayers.com

EAST VAN PANTO: LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD

Little Red is bombing down the Adanac bike trail to deliver a basket of goodies to Granny, battling everything from bike thieves to distracted drivers to the Big Bad Wolf. Nov. 23Dec. 31 at the York Theatre. Tickets at TheCultch.com

HANSEL & GRETEL

This family-friendly production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s classic is a larger-than-life production from Old Trout Puppet, Vancouver Opera and their orchestra. Nov. 24Dec. 11 at Vancouver Playhouse. Tickets at VancouverOpera.ca United Players Ghosts PHOTO: NANCY CALDWELL

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The Day Before Christmas, Arts Club

for unique gifts and holiday treats, and street performers with live music. Nov. 26-27 at Yaletown Mainland Street. FREE ADMISSION

VANCOUVER CHRISTMAS MARKET

THE RESPONSE

Artistic director Amber Funk Barton leads a blend of contemporary dance techniques with the physicality and attitude of urban culture. 12 p.m. on Nov. 24 at Scotiabank Dance Centre. Tickets at TicketsTonight. Ticketforce.com

THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS

In this infectious comedy, Alex is a perfectionist who is desperately holding fast to her Christmas traditions. But while juggling family, work and a movie star, she loses control of her holiday plans. Nov. 24-Dec. 24 at Goldcorp Stage at the BMO Centre. Tickets at ArtsClub.com

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

The cherished holiday classic, in which Charlie Brown attempts to direct the school Christmas pageant, comes to the stage in a lively, family-friendly musical adaptation with a live jazz trio. Nov. 26-Dec. 28 at Waterfront Theatre. Tickets at CarouselTheatre.ca

FESTIVALS/ MARKETS THE EASTSIDE FLEA

More than 50 local vendors, artisan showrooms, food trucks, bar, outdoor courtyard, pinball and more. Nov. 18-20, Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 16-18 at the Ellis Building (1024 Main). EastsideFlea.com

EASTSIDE CULTURE CRAWL

Celebrating 20 years as one of Vancouver’s most popular visual arts festivals, inspiring conversations and dialogue around art and creativity. For four straight days, East Vancouver painters, jewelry makers, potters, sculptors, furniture designers and more will open their artist studios, garages and other hideaways to invite visitors to better understand art and the art-making process. Nov. 17-20. FREE ADMISSION. CultureCrawl.ca

EUROPEAN UNION FILM FESTIVAL

Experience “Europe without the jetlag!” The Cinematheque’s 19th Annual European Union Film Festival is a showcase of acclaimed new and recent films from across greater Europe and includes award winners, domestic blockbusters, festival circuit faves, and official Oscar submissions. The festival opens with Slovakia’s film Eva Nová and screens films from Denmark, Latvia, Cyprus, Sweden and more. Nov. 18-30 at The Cinematheque. Tickets at TheCinematheque.ca

The treasured holiday tradition is back, but brighter and merrier in a new seaside location with delicious German food and culture, live entertainment and a special kids area with Vancouver’s only Christmas carousel. Nov. 26-Dec. 31 at Jack Poole Plaza. Tickets at VancouverChristmasMarket.com

EVENTS FEAR HOPE AND LONGING III: PAINTING OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

ENCHANT CHRISTMAS LIGHT MAZE AND MARKET

The world’s largest Christmas light maze – made up of over 55,000 square feet of illuminated sculptures – plus more than 40 local vendors, 12 food trucks and a licensed eating area. 4-10 p.m. from Nov. 25 to New Year’s Eve at First Avenue and Crowe Street. EnchantChristmas.com

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United Players 2x5.2027

BRIGHT NIGHTS CHRISTMAS TRAIN IN STANLEY PARK

Ride the train while taking in over three million lights, plus live performers. Various times from Nov. 28-Jan. 1. Tickets: Vancouver.ca/ parks-recreation-culture/ bright-nights-train

Paintings by renowned Vancouver artist David Haughton. Nov. 23-Dec. 8 at Visual Space Gallery. VisualSpace.ca

Hansel & Gretel, Taylor Pardell, Pascale Spinney

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HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

Browse and buy original handcrafted items by more than 50 local artisans. 10 a.m.4 p.m. on Nov. 19-20 at West End Community Centre. FREE ADMISSION.

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The holiday festival is back for its annual two-day celebration, transforming Mainland Street into a winter wonderland with lights, candy canes, costumed characters, a specialty market

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Artisan Market Entertainment Kids Workshop Face Painting DAVID HAUGHTON

Fear, Hope & Longing III

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Paintings of the Vancouver Island western coast

Visual Space Gallery, 3352 Dunbar Street November 24 to December 7, 2016 Hours: Noon - 5 pm daily www.haughton-art.ca

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YUEL DUEL 2016

Choirs from across the Lower Mainland sing Christmas carols loud and proud from the sidewalks of Gastown, with the best in show going head-to-head in a series of sing-offs on the main stage. Proceeds beneﬁt May’s Place. 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 throughout Gastown.

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JOYCE DiDONATO

with the superb Il Pomo d’Oro Orchestra “In War and Peace: Harmony through Music”

Wed Nov 30 / 7:30pm I ORPHEUM THEATRE

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THE MODELOSÕ 10TH ANNUAL FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER

The annual holiday fundraiser features live music from the Modelos, Daniel Wesley, Rodney DeCroo, Buckman Coe, Slip Ons, Ana Bon-Bon, Taylor Little and more. 8 p.m. on Dec. 2 at Fairview Pub. Cover is $10 plus a non-perishable food item.

VANCOUVER WELSH MENÕS CHOIR

The choir’s annual series of Christmas performances, with guest choir Burnaby Central Secondary. 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church. Tickets at VWMC.ca

CHRISTMAS WITH THE BACH CHOIR

Herald the festive season and celebrate the warmth of the holidays with this beloved annual showcase of the glorious voices of the entire Bach Choir family, as more than 400 singers raise their voices in cherished carols to illuminate the true spirit of the season. 2-4 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets at TicketForce.com

A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS

It’s the city’s holiday music tradition as the VSO, hosted by Christopher Gaze, accompanies the UBC Opera Ensemble and EnChor in a program of traditional, classical holiday song. Dec. 8-11 at St. Andrew’s Wesley Church. Tickets at VancouverSymphony.ca

STEVIE NICKS

American pop-rock legend performs on the 24 Karat Gold Tour with special guests the Pretenders. 7 p.m. on Dec. 9

Carousel Theatre for Young People, A Charlie Brown Christmas

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45th Ave Jazz 2x5.2027 at Rogers Arena. Tickets at Ticketmaster.ca

HANDELÕS MESSIAH: THE CHRISTMAS MASTERPIECE

Experience the power and the glory of the world’s favourite choral masterwork given a unique performance from Jon Washburn, Vancouver Chamber Choir, Paciﬁca Singers and the Vancouver Chamber Orchestra. 8 p.m. on Dec. 9 at Orpheum Theatre. Tickets at Ticketmaster.ca

SOMETHING TO TREASURE: A GOOD NOISE CHRISTMAS

Good Noise Gospel Choir presents its cherished holiday concert with special guests the Alumni Project, performing gospel hits and stirring new arrangements. Dec. 9-11 at Christ Church Cathedral. Tickets at BrownPaperTickets.com

VANCOUVER WELSH MENÕS CHOIR

The choir’s annual series of Christmas performances, with guest choir Magee Secondary. 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 10 at

Vancouver Bach Choir

on Dec. 16 at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets at TicketWeb.ca

THE CHRISTMAS STORY

Kevin Zakresky leads the Vancouver Chamber Choir in a banquet of familiar seasonal music, with a cameo appearance from Fino Blackburn of the B.C. Girls Choir. 8 p.m. on Dec. 16 at Ryerson United Church. Tickets at VancouverChamberChoir.com Shaughnessy Heights United Church. Tickets at VWMC.ca

A TOUCH OF BRASS QUINTET

CHRISTMAS/CHOR LEONI

The men’s chorus presents new choral works with fun twists on well-known favourites and

CHRISTMAS REPRISE XIV

This cherished Christmastime performance evokes the true warmth and pure magic of the holiday season with the Vancouver Cantata Singers. 2 p.m. on Dec. 17 at Holy Rosary Cathedral. Tickets at BrownPaperTickets.com

J.S. BACHÕS MAGNIFICAT

The “Music in the Morning” series presents the acclaimed quintet performing a program of traditional brass music and holiday cheer. 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 14-16 at Koerner Hall at the Vancouver Academy of Music. MusicInTheMorning.org

KEITHMAS IS COMING

For the seventh consecutive year, the good people of Vancouver gather to honour the birthday of the Rolling Stones riff-master himself, Keith Richards, with live performances raising funds for the Vancouver Food Bank. 7 p.m.

sing-along carols wrapped in the irresistible warmth and beauty of Chor Leoni’s sound. Dec. 16-18 at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church. Tickets at ChorLeoni.org

VSO, Alexey Yemtsov

Early Music Vancouver (EMV), in collaboration with the Paciﬁc Baroque Orchestra (PBO), present Festive Cantatas: J.S. Bach. Hailed as one of J.S. Bach’s greatest masterpieces for choir and orchestra, and written for Christmas Vespers in 1723, this concert includes four rarely heard and delightful inserts that illuminate the Nativity. 3 p.m. on Dec. 18 at Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Tickets at tickets.ubc.ca

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The Classic Ballet Featuring the Vancouver Pops Symphony Dr. Jonathan Girard, Conductor Ellington & Strayhorn Arrangement for Big Band Featuring the 45th Ave Jazz Band Jaelem Bhate, Director

Sunday, December 11th, 2016 3:00pm

Chan Center for the Performing Arts, UBC Tickets from $15! visit vancouverpops.com for more info

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Gorgeous new choral works, fun twists on well-known favourites, and sing-along carols, all wrapped up in the irresistible warmth and beauty of Chor Leoni’s sound.

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HANDEL’S MESSIAH The Christmas Masterpiece 8pm Friday, Dec 9, 2016 Orpheum Theatre

Martha Guth, Soprano Susan Platts, Mezzo-soprano Colin Balzer, Tenor | Tyler Duncan, Baritone Vancouver Chamber Choir & Orchestra Pacifica Singers | Jon Washburn, Conductor Experience the power and glory of the world’s favourite choral masterwork, given a unique performance by Jon Washburn, the Vancouver Chamber Choir and Orchestra, Pacifica Singers and our four outstanding Canadian soloists.

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Vancouver’s swinging gypsy jazz band perform their innovative, festive mix of nostalgic favourites, standards, pop tunes and even a few surprises. 8 p.m. on Dec. 18 at St. James Hall. Tickets at Arts-People.com

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Pergolesi Stabat Mater & Duruflé Requiem 8pm Friday, Apr 14, 2017 Orpheum Theatre

Vancouver Chamber Choir and Orchestra Pacifica Singers | Jon Washburn, Conductor The Vancouver Chamber Choir brings you the finest repertoire for chorus and orchestra every Good Friday in hopes that you will make it part of your family's musical tradition. Enjoy Pergolesi’s magnificent Stabat Mater, a pinnacle of Italian Baroque music, and the sublimely beautiful Requiem based on Gregorian chant by French master Maurice Duruflé.

FUNK THE HALLS

Local DJ duo Nick Middleton and Duncan Smith (a.k.a. the Funk Hunters) headline their annual two-day holiday celebration. 8 p.m. on Dec. 21-22 at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets LiveNation.com

The annual electronic music festival returns for a twoday affair with performances from Flume, Disclosure DJ, Marshmello, Zeds Dead, Baauer, Gareth Emery, W&W, Hucci, Getter, Slushii, Big Wild and more. Dec. 26-27 at BC Place. Tickets at Contact-Festival.com

THEATRE/ DANCE JACOB MARLEYÕS CHRISTMAS CAROL

A journey of laughter and terror, redemption and

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renewal in which Scrooge’s heart is opened. Dec. 2-18 at Jericho Arts Centre. Tickets at BrownPaperTickets.com

HOLY MO! A CHRISTMAS SHOW!

A “reverently irreverent” reimagining of the Nativity story told with gusto and a questionable commitment to accuracy featuring Lucia Frangione, Anita Wittenberg and Jess Amy Shead. Dec 2-31 at Paciﬁc Theatre. Tickets at PaciﬁcTheatre.org

MARY POPPINS

The classic family musical is back to make you feel like a kid again as Mary ﬂies over the rooftops of London to unforgettable songs like “Chim Chim Cher-ee” and “Supercali-fragilisticexpialidocious.” Dec. 3-Jan. 1 at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com

A CHRISTMAS CAROL IN GAY APPAREL

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Eight actors tackle 30 roles in this parody of Dickens’ classic tale that tells the story of Eleanor S. Crooge, who must come out of the

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PREVIEW WINTER 2016

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Carousel Theatre 3x6.917

at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island

LumiBre, Luna

closet before it’s too late. Dec 6-11 at Vancouver East Cultural Centre. Tickets at LeapingThespians.com

ALBATROSS

This driving dance duet pulls apart a single moment, enabling us to dissect and experience its contents in expanded time as two bodies inhabit a single person’s trajectory through a test of endurance. Dec. 7-10 at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at FirehallArtsCentre.com

BAH! HUMBUG!

Juno Award-winning musician Jim Byrnes is back as Ebenezer Scrooge in a modern-day reconceived version of the classic where Scrooge is a sushi-loving pawn-shop owner on Hastings Street timing Bob Cratchit’s late arrival to work on his iPhone. 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 8-17 at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. Tickets at SFU.ca

GOHÕS THE NUTCRACKER

Goh Ballet presents the holiday dance classic with principal dancers from the National Ballet of Canada and live music from the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. Dec. 15-20 at the Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts. Tickets at GohNutcracker.com

ROBIN HOOD AND MARION

An annual traditional Christmas pantomime written by Cathy Morrison. Dec. 15Jan. 7 at Metro Theatre. Tickets at Tickets. MetroTheatre.com

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Ballet BC brings the Royal Winnipeg Ballet back to light up the holidays in a charming Canadian retelling of the beloved holiday classic. Dec. 8-11 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets Ticketmaster.ca

A PETER NÕ CHRIS-TMAS CAROL!

The masters of parody and theatrical comedy perform this hilarious retake on the classic Dickens’ tale in their signature smart, fast-paced, hilarious style. Dec. 9-10 at Performance Works. Tickets at TheatreWire.com

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JEAN-GUIHEN QUEYRAS plays J.S. Bach’s Six Solo Suites for Cello SUN JAN 22 at 3pm I VANCOUVER PLAYHOUSE ALEXANDER MELNIKOV plays Rachmaninov & Debussy 5:30pm to 7pm dinner by Peake of Catering

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