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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadDear Picks People…Whatever is beautiful. Whatever is meaningful. Whatever brings you happiness. May it be yours these holidays. Wishing each of you a holiday season filled with love, joy, peace, hope and inspiration! And as usual, please check with venues for any last minute changes/cancellations. 
Community Thrift & Vintage – Champagne & Shopping Free eventDecember 19, 2017 6:00 pmHave some complimentary champagne, lock in some last minute gifts, and find yourself something fancy to wear to your holiday & NYE parties! Community Thrift is an Award Winning Social Enterprise. All profits go to the PHS Social Services Society. 
Frankie’s – Seamus Blake QuartetDecember 19, 2017 8:00 pmNew York-based saxophonist/composer Seamus Blake is recognized as one of the finest exponents of contemporary jazz. His music is known for its sophistication, bold improvisations and sheer swagger. John Scofield, who hired Seamus for his Quiet Band, called him “extraordinary, a total saxophonist.” Over the last two decades, Seamus has garnered considerable critical praise for his masterful playing, his fine compositional skills, and for his facility as a leader. With Brad Turner piano, Paul Rushka bass, and Jesse Cahill drums. $20 cover 
The Cultch – Little Dickens:The Daisy TheatreThis event runs from December 12, 2017 until December 22, 2017.In Ronnie Burkett’s Little Dickens, the cast of The Daisy Theatre take on the beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, in the merriest marionette mash-up ever. Faded Daisy diva, Esmé Massengill, plays the role of miserly, drunken, bitter Esmé Scrooge, encountering all your Daisy favourites (as Dickens’ familiar characters!) on her journey to redemption. Raucous!! Ages 16+ Tickets $22-49 
Gold Saucer – Christmas Party with Sick Boss, May Witch, Tyson Naylor and more… Pay-what-you-canDecember 19, 2017 9:00 pmChristmas Party with… Sick Boss + Barbara Adler/Ron Samworth’s “MAY WITCH” + Tyson Naylor who doesn’t know it yet, but who plays Christmas carols! SICK BOSS Cole Schmidt – Guitar/Compositions Jeremy Page – Saxophone Tyson Naylor – Piano/Keys Peggy Lee – Cello JP Carter – Trumpet/Electronics James Meger – Bass Dan Gaucher – Drums MAY WITCH Barbara Adler – Vocals Ron Samworth – Guitar w/ Shannon Scott, Ashley Aron & Megan Stewart – Vocals Tyson Naylor – Impromptu Carol Accompaniment w/ Refreshments + Holiday Treats 
Robson Square Ice Rink – Caviar & Lace Christmas Music Free eventDecember 20, 2017 6:00 pmRobson Square Ice Rink Christmas Music Event. Free skating (rentals available). Hot chocolate. 
Brentwood Jazz Evensong – We Three Queens By DonationDecember 20, 2017 8:00 pmSweet Holiday Vocals with the vocal trio of Jennifer Scott, Kate Hammett-Vaughan and Karin Plato. Expect classic carols, holiday favourites and carols from around the world. 
Libra Room – Brilliant Corners playing the music of Thelonius Monk Free eventDecember 20, 2017 9:00 pmI can’t tell you exactly who will be in Brilliant Corners this outing, but in the past it has included some of Vancouver’s finest.. come for the mystery and the music! China Cloud – 8th Annual Christmas Party Pay-what-you-canDecember 20, 2017 9:00 pmInvisible Taste hosts the 8th Annual China Cloud Christmas Party! There will be spinning of Christmas LPs and inviting of local improvisors to play through all your favourite holiday classics. Get classy, wear an ugly sweater, all fair game, just know that this year CHRISTMAS GETS WEIRD! Doors@PROTECTED. Music@PROTECTED. 
Anza Club – Big Top with special guestsDecember 21, 2017 7:00 pmThe ANZA Club is proud to present: Big Top with the Stephen Nikleva Group and special guests: Ana Bon Bon, Dennis Mills and Al Mader, with projections by Alexine McLeod. BigTop sees music inspired by images and stories told through the camera lens, with a bit of circus style thrown in for good measure, Big Top’s music seduces the listener into a different time and place. $12 cover Scott Mcleod – guitars, Ed Goodine – Drums, Stephen Graf – Bass & Soundscapes, Marc L’Esperance – Guitar, Gordon Rempel – Organ and Electric Piano, and Jon Wood – Lap Steel 
Blue Martini – Mike Henry pays tribute to Ray Charles Free eventDecember 21, 2017 8:00 pmThe late great Ray Charles was a creator of soul music that combined gospel and blues. Close your eyes and allow yourself to be taken back in time with the vocal stylings of Mike Henry. With Dave Say saxophones, Jillian Lebeck piano, Russ Klyne guitar/voice, Krystle Dos Santos voice and Nino DiPasquale drums. 
Jazz at Tangent Cafe – “From Toronto” Meghan Gilhespy Trio By DonationDecember 21, 2017 8:30 pmAvant-garde vocalist Meghan Gilhespy returns home from Toronto, where she has been completing her Master’s degree. In the fall she received a BC Arts Council Grant to study in New York with Theo Bleckman. With David Blake on guitar and Conrad Good on bass. 
Vancity Theatre – Exhibition on Screen: I, Claude MonetDecember 22, 2017 3:30 pmMonet’s life is a gripping tale about a man who, behind his sun-dazzled canvases, suffered from feelings of depression, loneliness, even suicide. However, as his art developed and his love of gardening led to the glories of his Giverny garden, his humour, insight and love of life are revealed. Told through Monet’s own words and shot on location at the very spots he painted, the film features his most loved paintings in an unforgettable, immersive art experience. Tickets $12 
Rio Theatre – JaneDecember 22, 2017 6:00 pmDrawing from never-before-seen footage tucked away in the National Geographic archives for over five decades, acclaimed director Brett Morgen offers one of 2017’s most compelling documentaries with this profile of legendary primatologist Jane Goodall. Drawing from over 100 hours of footage, JANE offers an absorbing and engaging look at a woman whose chimpanzee research challenged the male-dominated scientific consensus of her time and revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. Set to a rich orchestral score from legendary composer Philip Glass, the film offers an unprecedented, intimate portrait of this trailblazer who defied the odds, becoming one of the world’s most admired conservationists. Tickets $10/12 
Frankie’s Jazz Club – We Three QueensThis event runs from December 22, 2017 until December 23, 2017.Sweet Holiday Vocals – The Vancouver vocal trio of Jennifer Scott, Karin Plato and Kate Hammett-Vaughan has been singing holiday music together for a decade, and Frankie’s is thrilled to have them back again this year. Their ever-growing repertoire includes classic carols, holiday favorites, carols from around the world, and even some original songs. With Chris Sigerson piano, Rene Worst bass, and Bernie Arai drums. Tickets $20 
Jazz @ The Pat – The Hot Mammas Free eventDecember 23, 2017 3:00 pmGet with the Hot Mammas for a cool yule. Georgina Arntzen – vocals Julie Brown – vocals Mary Ella Young – vocals Tom Arntzen – piano Laurence Mollerup – bass Jack Ray – guitar & banjo Nino Dipasquale – drums
St. Andrews Wesley Jazz Vespers – We Three Queens By DonationDecember 24, 2017 4:00 pmThe Vancouver vocal trio of Jennifer Scott, Karin Plato and Kate Hammett-Vaughan. Chris Sigerson- piano Renee Worst – bass Kristian Braathan – Drums Proceeds go to The Dugout + Guatemala School Project A long tradition at Jazz Vespers. It will be busy so plan to arrive early! |
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