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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadThis is a preview of the new look for my weekly mailout. We’re still ironing out some of the details but I hope you like it overall! It’s not only far easier for me to update, but I think you’ll find it far easier to read. Plus, you can now click on an event title to see more details, such as web links for info or tickets, or a map to the venue. 
Harmony Arts Festival Free eventThis event runs from August 4, 2017 until August 17, 2017.For 27 years the 10 day Harmony Arts Festival has drawn crowds from all over the Lower Mainland to celebrate a harmonious balance of visual, culinary and performing arts on the spectacular West Vancouver waterfront. 
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World at VanCity TheatreAugust 11, 2017 8:30 pmThis revelatory documentary brings to light the profound and overlooked influence of Indigenous people on popular music in North America. Focusing on music icons like Link Wray, Jimi Hendrix, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Taboo (The Black Eyed Peas), Charley Patton, Mildred Bailey, Jesse Ed Davis, Robbie Robertson, and Randy Castillo, Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World shows how these pioneering Native American musicians helped shape the soundtracks of our lives. Guest: Ostwelve, aka Ronnie Dean Harris, will perform a 25 min set in the atrium from 8pm prior to the first screening on Aug 11. 
Vancouver Mural Festival 2017 Free eventAugust 12, 2017 12:00 pmCreate Vancouver Society and the Mount Pleasant BIA is excited to announce the Vancouver Mural Festival Street Party .With 10 blocks in Mount Pleasant closed to traffic including Main St between E 12th & E 7th Ave. and the alley between Main + Quebec St.! Up to 100,000 people are expected to visit the area to view the completed murals and take in live art, music, markets. 
2017 Burnaby Blues + Roots FestivalAugust 12, 2017 1:00 pmFor the last 18 years the annual Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival has been a highlight of the outdoor concert season. The event returns to picturesque Deer Lake Park with another lineup of world-class musicians, including headliner Trombone Shorty, who recently delighted local fans when they opened for the Red Hot Chili Peppers earlier this year. A full day of continuous music from 2 different stages, plus local food vendors and activities for supporters of all ages. Highlighting some fresh new faces and old fan favourites, this year’s lineup includes Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Matt Andersen, Sue Foley, Leeroy Stagger, Jesse Roper, Murray Porter, Little Miss Higgins, Jesse Waldman, and Kaya Kurz. 
Jazz at the Pat Bill Sample Trio Free eventAugust 12, 2017 3:00 pmAn afternoon of beautiful music with Bill Sample – piano, Miles Hill – bass, Buff Allen – drums 
Frankie’s Jazz Club – Campbell Ryga QuartetAugust 12, 2017 8:00 pmAlto saxophonist Campbell Ryga is excited to present this group of jazz artists performing both original and melodic repertoire with emphasis on the melodic! With Chris Sigerson piano, Miles Hill bass, and Craig Scott drums. 
Artful Sundays in Napier Greenway Free eventAugust 13, 2017 12:00 pmAn annual outdoor, visual arts market featuring local artists, live music, special events, artist demonstrations, workshops, and more! Nestled in the Napier Greenway, in the heart of the Drive. Commercial Drive @ Napier Street 
Tangent Cafe Brent Mah Quartet By DonationAugust 13, 2017 6:30 pmSaxophonist Brent Mah leads a quartet through originals penned by himself and members of the band. Brent’s twisting lines and robust sound evoke greats such as Joe Lovano and Kenny Garrett With David Blake-guitar, Conrad Good – bass, Joe Poole- drums 
Woodland Patio Series Gentle Party Free eventAugust 13, 2017 7:30 pmWoodland Patio Series is an outdoor house concert series on select Sunday evenings through out the summer featuring a diverse cast of local talent . Doors at 7, music promptly at 7:30. A casual and respectful listening environment, BYOB and snacks. Gentle Party is an avant chamber pop ensemble that conjures pandemonium, playfulness and expansive starkness. The hauntingly evocative voice of Jessicka rests on a bed of luscious strings from Meredith Bates (violin), Shanto Acharia (cello) and Elisa Thorn (harp). www.gentleparty.com 
Company B 10 year Anniversary ConcertAugust 13, 2017 8:00 pmCompany B Jazz Band is celebrating their 10 year anniversary at St James Hall in Kitsilano. They will perform Swinging 3-part harmony for your listening and dancing pleasure, and recount anecdotes of the past 10 years of singing, playing, touring, and recording. 
CBC Musical Nooners Free Concerts Free eventThis event runs from July 10, 2017 until August 25, 2017.The popular CBC Musical Nooners summer concerts return for their 8th year! Beginning on July 7 and ending August 25, these free, live music concerts will be happening every weekday on the CBC Vancouver outdoor stage, located at 700 Hamilton Street (between West Georgia and Robson) in Vancouver. 
Pat’s Pub Jazz Vocal JamThis event runs from August 7, 2017 until December 18, 2017.Every Monday is vocal night at the Pat’s Pub jazz jam! Bring your charts & your friends. Instrumentalists welcome too. 
Rio Theatre – A Ghost StoryAugust 15, 2017 9:00 pmWith A GHOST STORY, acclaimed writer-director David Lowery (AIN’T THEM BODIES SAINTS, PETE’S DRAGON) returns with a singular exploration of legacy, loss, and the essential human longing for meaning and connection. Recently deceased, a white-sheeted ghost (Academy Award-winner Casey Affleck) returns to his suburban home to console his bereft wife (Academy Award-nominee Rooney Mara), only to find that in his spectral state he has become unstuck in time, forced to watch passively as the life he knew and the woman he loves slowly slip away. Increasingly unmoored, the ghost embarks on a cosmic journey through memory and history, confronting life’s ineffable questions and the enormity of existence. 
Guilt & Co – Tony Wilson Quartet Pay-what-you-canAugust 15, 2017 9:30 pmCanadian Guitar Legend Tony Wilson brings his talent stacked Quartet to Guilt & Company. 
Frankie’s Happy Hour – Dylan Cramer Free eventAugust 16, 2017 4:15 pmSaxophonist Dylan Cramer and friends. 
Jazz in Coal Harbour Park Astrid Sars Trio Free eventAugust 16, 2017 7:00 pmAstrid’s trio on top of Coal Harbour Community Centre (corner of Jervis & Hastings). Astrid alto – sax/flute, Tim Sars – baritone sax, Jack Duncan – percussion 
Tangent Cafe – Hint of Lime By DonationAugust 16, 2017 8:00 pmHint of Lime is a jazz quintet featuring Gary Sures (mandolin), Hana Hermanek (flute), Scott Polzen (guitar), Libor Michalak (stand-up bass) and Ken Leedham (percussion). They play gypsy jazz, Brazilian music (bossa novas, sambas, and choros), as well as jazzified pop and bluegrass tunes. 
Frankie’s Jazz Club – Amin Sameni & Farnaz OhadiAugust 16, 2017 8:00 pmA Night of Persian Fusion Music Amin Sameni & Farnaz Ohadi, both acclaimed singers/songwriters in their own rights, in their first collaborative effort, are proud to present a night of Persian fusion music, a beautiful tapestry of all original works. As a duo, Amin brings his original pieces of Persian pop and re-imagined traditional classical Persian music, where Farnaz brings forth her brand new world music genre of Persian flamenco. Amin with his deep baritone and Farnaz with her contralto voice have found a magical pairing in each others music, looking for common threads as they weave a musical conversation through the night. Amin and Farnaz are joined by two great musicians, guitarist Marek Wojtaszek and percussionist Davide Sampaolo. 
Frankie’s Jazz Club – Christie GraceAugust 17, 2017 8:00 pmBowen Island singer/songwriter Christie Grace is a natural entertainer who performs jazz standards and original compositions that infuse modern jazz with pop, folk and R&B influences. Christie has released three albums.Her third album, Golden Thread was nominated for an Independent Music Award in NYC.Together with Bill Sample on piano, André Lachance on bass, Tim Porter on guitar, and Buff Allen on drums, Christie will explore compositions from The American Song Book and Joni Mitchell as well as some of her originals. 
Tangent Cafe Natasha D’Agostino Quartet By DonationAugust 17, 2017 8:30 pmVocalist and composer Natasha D’Agostino performs her original compositions, which are a mix of poetry and improvisation. Her influences range from Carmen McRae to Joe Henderson, and her voice defies limitations. With David Blake-guitar, Conrad Good-bass, Bernai Arai-drums |
"Jeni's Picks" is a curated list of eclectic events that I feel are of particular interest to my readership. If you know of an event of interest, let me know and I'll consider it for inclusion.
Jeni Mastin, JenisPicks.com
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