North Shore 2010 Cultural Olympiad Events

Monsters Art Exhibition - February 4 to May 8, 2010
Hard Rubber Orchestra: Ice Age 2010 - March 20, 2010
Sursaut Dance: At Nightfall - March 21, 2010

Monsters Exhibition

Howie Tsui, Storm God, 2008 - West Vancouver Museum Monsters appear through time and across cultures. Fear, paranoia and the triumph of good versus evil manifests itself in violence, polarized societies and intolerance giving rise to monsters in folklore, mythology, legend, literature, art and popular culture. This exhibition includes works by Canadian and international artists who explore monstrous sensibilities in their practice.

When: February 4 - May 8, 2010
Where: West Vancouver Museum, 680 - 17th Street, West Vancouver
Ticket Info: Free (no reservations required)

Principal Artists: Lutz Braun, Beau Dick, Marcel Dzama, Alexandra Flood, Sandra Meigs, Corin Sworn, Howie Tsui and Nicola Tyson.

Presented With: West Vancouver Museum, Government of Manitoba and the support of the Audain Foundation.

Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed Sunday, Monday and statutory holidays.

For more information call 604 925-7295 or visit www.westvancouvermuseum.ca.

Hard Rubber Orchestra: Ice Age 2010

The ice rink. In small and large communities across Canada, it sits at the centre of daily life, a cold place warmed by entertainment and physical activity. Ice Age 2010 is a musical exploration of that love affair with the rink, complete with figure skaters, hockey players and dancing ice-clearing machines. The multimedia event will feature the Hard Rubber Orchestra, a high-energy 17-piece jazz ensemble, champion figure skater Emanuel Sandhu, and a full locker room of guest vocalists and performers.

When: 7:30 pm March 20, 2010
Where: Harry Jerome Arena 123 East 23 Street, North Vancouver
Ticket Pricing: General $25, student/senior $18
Ticket Information: www.ticketstonight.ca or call 604 684-2787

Funders: Arts Partners, BC Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, City of Vancouver

Sursaut Dance: At Nightfall

At Nightfall Photo by: François Lafrance At Nightfall is a subtle, gorgeous piece of choreography about Auguste, a shoemaker who discovers a magical water forest. Beautiful imagery and engaging characters create a magical world on stage. This visually breathtaking dance performance enchants audiences of all ages.

When: 2:00 pm Sunday, March 21, 2010
Where: Centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver
Ticket Pricing: $20 adults; $14 seniors; $12 youth
Ticket Information Line: 604 984 4484 or buy tickets online

Principal Artist(s): Sursaut Dance Company
Presented With: Surrey Arts Centre and Centennial Theatre

For a complete list of Cultural Olympiad event listings visit www.vancouver2010.com/cultural-festivals-and-events/.