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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadDear Picks People… I think my back is on the mend and I can now sit at the computer for short periods. Progress! Thanks to everyone who sent me messages of sympathy and support. Here is a mini-picks for the upcoming long weekend. Have a good one! Please check with venues for changes to schedule. Enjoy!!  28th Annual Harmony Arts Festival August 3-12, 2018 Free eventThis event runs from August 3, 2018 until August 12, 2018.
The Harmony Arts Festival is the North Shore’s premiere summer event – visit the various seaside venues and experience the sights and sounds and of this award-winning 10-day festival. A celebration of music, performance, cinema and art that showcases the best of North Shore, regional, and national performing, visual and culinary arts. The Festival is a held along West Vancouver’s stunning waterfront, so you can experience the scenery while enjoying creative visual and performing arts talent. Whether it’s world-class musical performances, inspiring visual art, delicious food or simply the natural beauty of the setting, there is something for everyone. Download the festival guide here  Rio Theatre – Wim Wenders’ Buena Vista Social ClubAugust 3, 2018 6:20 pm
With a small film crew, Wim Wenders accompanied his old friend Ry Cooder on a trip to Havana. Cooder wanted to record his material for Ibrahim Ferrer’s solo album at a studio there—following the recording of the first “Buena Vista Social Club” CD (which had not yet been released at that time). Wenders immersed himself in the world of Cuban music. Over the course of several months, he observed and accompanied the musicians—first at home in Havana; then, weeks later, in April 1998, on their trip to Amsterdam for the first public performance of the band (who had never played together outside a studio); then, still later, in July 1998, to their triumphal concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall. He thus followed the old heroes of the traditional Cuban son music on their path from being completely forgotten to becoming world famous—within the period of just a few months. “I thought, I’ll shoot a documentary,” Wenders has said, “and here we were, about to witness a fairy tale that no one could have imagined in this form.” The music documentary became a cinematic sensation, and an international success. With appearances by legendary performers Ry & Joaquim Cooder, Ibrahim Ferrer, Ruben Gonzales,  Libra Room – Tom Wherrett Trio By DonationAugust 3, 2018 7:00 pm
Early set at the Libra… Tom Wherrett on guitar leading the trio with James Meger on bass and Omar Amlani on drums.  Jazz @ The Pat… Thomas Houlden Big BandAugust 3, 2018 8:00 pm
Friday night August series at Pat’s Pub begins with the Big Band led by trumpeter Thomas Houlden Small cover charge  Frankie’s Jazz Bar – Wild Blue HeronsAugust 3, 2018 8:00 pm
Bill Sample and Darlene Ketchum’s newly formed Wild Blue Herons’ music is a combination of jazz, funk, soul, blues with “smoky” ballads, blending groove with complex chords, rhythms, and soulful melodies. With original songs filled with themes of love and social consciousness. Referencing influences such as Earth, Wind and Fire, Nancy Wilson, Doug Riley (Dr. Music), Steely Dan and, most recently, Snarky Puppy, and Jacob Collier. With Bill Sample keys, Darlene Ketchum vox, Tom Keenlyside saxes, Miles Hill bass, and Buff Allen drums. Cover $17.50  Cafe Deux Soleils – Colin Patenaude Band with Colin EasthopeAugust 3, 2018 9:00 pm
Fresh off the summer festival boat, the roots-rock Cole Patenaude Band has blues on the mind. Silky old school rhythms will guide you through the epic battle between guitar and organ, verse and chorus. With an opening performance by the fine friend of Folk Colin Easthope, you’ll find yourself warmly welcomed and deeply entertained. Doors open at 8, tunes start at 9. Cover $10 at the door.  42nd Annual Powell Street Festival August 4 & 5, 2018 Free eventThis event runs from August 4, 2018 until August 5, 2018.
The Powell Street Festival is the largest Japanese Canadian festival in the country and the longest running community arts celebration in Vancouver! Enjoy traditional and contemporary Japanese Canadian performances and demonstrations, including taiko drumming, sumo wrestling, martial arts, bonsai and ikebana, folk and modern dance, alternative pop/rock/urban music, visual arts, film/video, as well as historical walking tours, tea ceremonies, and a fantastic array of Japanese food, crafts, & displays. Locations:Oppenheimer Park (400 block of Powell Street), Firehall Arts Centre (280 E. Cordova Street), Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall (475 Alexander Street), Vancouver Buddhist Temple (220 Jackson Avenue, Centre A Gallery (268 Keefer Street) Download schedule here  Jazz @ The Pat – Bill Sample Trio Free eventAugust 4, 2018 3:00 pm
August is Trio month at Pat’s Pub. First up is the Bill Sample Trio Bill Sample – piano Rene Worst – bass Buff Allen – drums  Studio Space Ontario Street – In My Head Art-Ion ShowAugust 4, 2018 4:00 pm
Hosted by Smart Hollow Entertainment … An evening of spectacular art exhibition, amazing performances & a subsequent auction aimed towards Mental Health awareness! This initiative seeks to emphasize the need to open long-lasting, proactive dialogues about mental health, and how to deal with the underlying stigma surrounding mental illnesses. *Proceeds procured from brokerage of art sales, will be donated to a partnered Mental Health Organization. Guest performance by Afrobar Hosted by Ally Baharoon Tickets $15 (complimentary food/drink)  Frankie’s Jazz Club – Nigel Mack & The Blues AttackAugust 4, 2018 8:00 pm
Slide guitarist Nigel Mack is a triple treat delivering high-energy Chicago blues, effortlessly fusing classics of the genre with the punch of contemporary original blues. His latest original release, Devil’s Secrets, reached #1 on Galaxie Satellite Radio’s Canadian blues charts and picked up the Best Self-Produced CD award from The Windy City Blues Society in Chicago. Nigel Mack & The Blues Attack are sure to put on a high-powered show! Cover $17.50  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – David Blake Trio By DonationAugust 5, 2018 6:00 am
Led by David Blake on guitar with Jeff Gammon on bass and Bernie Arai on drums  Rio Theatre – Won’t You Be My Neighbour?August 5, 2018 1:30 pm
Garnering rave reviews …..From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville (20 FEET FROM STARDOM), WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? takes an intimate look at America’s favorite neighbor: Mister Fred Rogers. A portrait of a man whom we all think we know, this emotional and moving film takes us beyond the zip-up cardigans and the land of make-believe, and into the heart of a creative genius who inspired generations of children with compassion and limitless imagination. Fred Rogers‘ innovative usage of puppets and play explored complex social issues: race, disability, equality and tragedy, helping form the American concept of childhood. He spoke directly to children and they responded enthusiastically. Yet today, his impact is unclear. Have we lived up to Fred’s ideal of good neighbors? Tickets $10/12 NYT Review here  Jazz Vespers – Geoff Claridge Quartet play Benny Goodman By DonationAugust 5, 2018 4:00 pm
This week’s Jazz Vespers features clarinetist Geoff Claridge’s last performance in Vancouver before heading to Toronto for UofT’s two-year Masters program. Playing favourites from the Benny Goodman Quartet. With Nick Peck – piano, Nick Apivor – vibes, Bernie Arai – drums |
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