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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadDear Picks People… my new picks format is still a work in progress but I am slowly getting the hang of it all! Here is the latest weekly instalment. Fall is already in the air and it is shaping up to be a good one for music and arts events. As always, I encourage you to also visit my website for additions which come in after I send out my weekly email. In the “as one venue door closes, another opens” category… after 18 months the Libra Room has finally re-opened just as Ten Ten Tapas has closed. The Libra Room has yet to list music events on the calendar but I have included a couple I have heard by word of mouth for this week. Also, a reminder to please check with venues before venturing forth for changes/cancellations to listed events. 
WORD Vancouver Festival 2017- Sept 19-24 Free eventSeptember 19, 2017Western Canada’s largest celebration of literacy and reading. Held during the week leading up to the last Sunday of September at various venues throughout the city, our festival promotes books and authors with free exhibits, performances, and hands-on activities for a wide range of ages and interests. Culminating in WORD UP on Sunday September 24 , an all day event at Library Square. 
Vancouver International Flamenco Festival Sep 11-24thThis event runs from September 11, 2017 until September 24, 2017.25th Anniversary of Vancouver Flamenco Festival. Experience passion & fire with some of the world’s most innovative and revered Flamenco artists. 14 days of performances, workshops and public demonstrations. 
Gold Saucer Studio – Sawdust Collector presents New Works #7September 19, 2017 9:00 pmA monthly evening of various artists presenting new works or works in progress. Aram Bajakian, Maya Tenzer and Robyn Jacob are resident artists for this fall. |- Robyn Jacob w/ Only a Visitor -| Robyn – Piano & Vocals Emma Postl – Vocals Celina Kurz – Vocals Jeff Gammon – Bass Kevin Romain – Drums -| Aram Bajakian |- Solo Acoustic Guitar |- Maya Tenzer “Blue” -| Dance A new duet in collaboration with Christoph Von Riedemann $5-10 at door (You may need a cell phone to enter) 
Provence Marinaside – Hip Pocket Trio Free eventSeptember 20, 2017 6:00 pmHip Pocket Trio performs Jazz standards, Latin Jazz and Contemporary Instrumentals Adam Rohrlick: electric guitar and tenor saxophone, Kristian Alexandrov: keyboards, Brent Gubbels: acoustic bass 
Libra Room – Aaron Levinson Trio By DonationSeptember 20, 2017 7:00 pmYes, the Libra Room is back finally! Word on the Drive has it that drummer Aaron Levinson (The Rossi Gang) will be playing in a trio format starting around 7-7.30p.m. and that will be his last gig before heading off to New Orleans for the winter 
Brentwood Jazz Evensong – D’Agostino/Minemoto play Hersch/Winstone By DonationSeptember 20, 2017 8:00 pmBrentwood Evensong is an important venue for west coast jazz musicians to make spiritually-inspired and emotionally-meaningful music as an ensemble for a listening audience. This week: Vocalist, Natasha D’Agostino and pianist, Sharon Minemoto perform beautiful compositions by Fred Hersch and Norma Winstone from the album, “Songs and Lullabies”. 
China Cloud:Light Out Wednesdays-Dan Reynolds + OMIANAN Pay-what-you-canSeptember 20, 2017 9:30 pmINVISIBLE TASTE & STAR SYSTEM CURATION SOCIETY Presents: Lights Out WEDNESDAYS : ‘Sounds rare and wonderful!’ This week…2 sets, 2 sounds John Paton shares his latest solo works. + OMIANAN Sara Kim – Vocals Thomas Hoeller – Guitar Dan Reynolds – Keys Jesus Caballero – drums 
Fairview Pub – Don Stewart QuintetSeptember 21, 2017 7:00 pmJazz, blues, R&B, and British Invasion from versatile vocalist Don Stewart and his stellar band With Ron Johnston – keyboards, Kelly Brown – guitar, Cameron Hood – bass, Buff Allen – drums $5 cover charge 
DOXA & Cinematheque Present: Ada for MayorSeptember 21, 2017 7:00 pmWhen the 2012 economic crisis struck Europe, one of the most deeply affected countries was Spain. The collapse of the housing market and mass foreclosures left almost 1.4 million people in danger of losing their homes. In Barcelona, housing-rights activists were on the frontlines of the battle, and at their helm was Ada Colau, a fiery and passionate social justice advocate, who, three years later, would become the mayor of Barcelona. ADA FOR MAYOR is the incredible story of Colau’s journey from radical grassroots activist to principled politician. As Ada attempts to mould herself into a new role without compromising her values, we witness what is possible when passion, conviction, and dedication converge. The implications for Vancouver, caught in its own housing crisis, could not be more relevant and timely. $12/$10 
Frankie’s Jazz Club – Benny Sharoni QuartetSeptember 21, 2017 8:00 pmTenor saxophonist Benny Sharoni is a bandleader, composer and arranger who is a mainstay on the US and European jazz scenes. Fusing together classic bop influences of Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, and Steve Grossman, Sharoni flavours his music with Latin rhythms and an energetic drive that delights audiences worldwide. The repertoire includes unique arrangements of standards from the American Songbook, as well as dynamic original compositions. With Miles Black piano, Andre Lachance acoustic bass, and Steve Langone drums. $15 cover Sylvia Hotel – Cole Schmidt solo Free eventSeptember 21, 2017 8:00 pmIn the lounge this week…. Juno award winning guitarist Cole Schmidt playing acoustic jazz 
Cabrito- Autumn Gin Tasting with Stephanie Pedraza TrioSeptember 21, 2017 8:00 pmIndulge your love of gin with local BC and Spanish Gins. 5 different gin cocktails paired with food will be on offer made with favourite gins from from Gin Mare, Tempo Renovo Gin , Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery, Arbutus Distillery and Odd Society Spirits. Chef Alex will be preparing some special menu items just for this event. Think red beet cured Halibut Gravlax, and Dark Chocolate & Olive Oil Ganache to give you just a taste of what’s in store. Also offering a select menu of tapas, cheeses and charcuterie. $25 plus tax and %18 gratuity. Live Music with Stephanie Pedraza Trio 
Jazz at Tangent Cafe: Conrad Good Band By DonationSeptember 21, 2017 8:30 pmBassist Conrad Good has recently returned his home town of Vancouver after many years working and studying in Montreal and Toronto with many of Canada’s finest musicians. Now he brings his big soulful sound to Tangent. With Daniel Reynolds on piano and t.b.a. on drums 
Jazz at The Pat – Two Much Guitar Free eventSeptember 22, 2017 3:00 pmBack by popular demand, two of Canada’s finest guitarists. The joy, the interplay, the musical fireworks. It doesn’t get any better. Oliver Gannon – guitar Bill Coon – guitar Darren Radke – bass Dave Robbins – drums 
Blue Dirt Girl Concert Fundraiser for Aunt Leah’s PlaceSeptember 22, 2017 7:30 pmBask in the sultry, torchy indie-swing of blue dirt girl. This show will be a benefit concert to support Aunt Leah’s Independent Lifeskills Society, helping to prevent children in foster care from becoming homeless and mothers in need from losing custody of their children. The event is graciously co-sponsored by Luppolo Brewing Company, on tap for the evening, and features blue dirt girl trio live with #ThinkingShip Poetry performance and Moira Chicilo, guest vocalist/ukulele strummer with blue dirt girl. Limited Seating so reserve a spot now bluedirtgirl@PROTECTED 
Frankie’s Jazz Club – Hendrik Meurkens Toronto Samba JazzThis event runs from September 22, 2017 until September 23, 2017.Hendrik Meurkens, a virtuoso on both the chromatic harmonica and the vibraphone, digs Canada. Considered to be a legitimate successor in the tradition of Toots Thielemans but with his own unique voice, Meurkens’ profound involvement in both jazz and Brazilian music resulted in a very personal and instantly recognizable version of samba jazz. Meurkens blends elements of Bach, bebop, and Brazilian for a unique and transcendent listening experience. Meurkens has, among other, recorded with Jimmy Cobb, Ivan Lins, Monty Alexander, and Claudio Roditi. For his 2017 appearances, Meurkens reunites with his All-Canadian backing group founded in 2006, the Toronto Samba Jazz Connection. With Jeremy Price flute, Attila Fias piano, Paco Luviano bass, and Richard Brisco drums. $20 cover 
Orpheum Annex: VLACC hosts La Trova Nuestra in ConcertSeptember 22, 2017 8:00 pmHosted by Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre: La Trova Nuestra is composed of Troubadours who originate from across Latin America and now reside in Vancouver. These Troubadours are the keepers of a musical tradition, which began with pioneers of the vernacular song. La Trova Nuestra incorporates this tradition by interplaying music and poetry. At its foundation is the essence of a popular culture interpreting a daily expression of solidarity; an expression with origins deep within la Cultura Mestiza (mixed roots) of Latin America a reflection of the explosive changes rooted in the resistance movements within the continent of Latin Americas historical memory. La Trova Nuestra could be defined as “The encounter between a person, a guitar and their poetry — Voices pledging for life, peace, solidarity and a better world”. $16/$20 
Hard Rubber Presents: Spacious Music at The Atrium #4 Free eventSeptember 24, 2017 5:00 pmThe Hard Rubber New Music Society presents Horns at the Atrium, the last of the series of free concerts featuring music selected and commissioned for the reverberant interior courtyard at Woodward’s (Hastings and Abbott). The program will feature recent music by Vancouver composer-musicians Hugh Fraser, John Korsrud and Bill Runge as well as Renaissance music arranged for horns. John Korsrud, Kent Wallace #trumpet Andrew Broughton, Rod Murray #trombone Saul Berson, Ben Henriques, Daniel Miles Kane, Bill Runge #saxophone Victor Noriega, Johnny Tobin #keyboard In the Atrium at SFU Woodwards. Arrive early to secure a seat, otherwise standing only. 
Jazz at Tangent Cafe: Mike Allen & David Blake By DonationSeptember 24, 2017 6:00 pmSaxophonist Mike Allen & guitarist David Blake play a night of duets, improvising thoughtful counterpoint over familiar jazz standards. 
Libra Room – Jesse Waldman & friends By DonationThis event runs from September 24, 2017 until December 10, 2017.The Libra Room is back! And so is Jesse Waldman on Sunday evenings. He will be appearing with either Marc L’Esperance, Noah Walker and/or other special guests each week. |
"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.
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