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Jeni’s Picks for the week aheadDear Picks People… The last post of 2017! A Happy and Healthy 2018 to each and every one of you. Wishing you a new year filled with new hope, new joy and new beginnings. And as usual, please check with venues for any last minute changes/cancellations…. and for availability on NYE.  Jazz at Tangent Cafe – Andrew Millar/Oliver Gannon/Jodi Proznick By DonationDecember 28, 2017 8:00 pm
Drummer and Tangent Jazz founder Andrew Millar, returns from NYC for a night of guitar trio jazz with his longtime collaborators Oliver Gannon (guitar) and Jodi Proznick (bass).  Rio Theatre – Bombshell:The Hedy Lamarr StoryDecember 29, 2017 6:00 pm
The world’s most beautiful woman was also the secret inventor of secure wifi, bluetooth and GPS communications, but her arresting looks stood in the way of her being given the credit she deserved… until now. Hollywood wild-child, Hedy Lamarr, was infamous for her many marriages and affairs with everyone from Spencer Tracy to JFK. In Alexandra Dean’s stunning new documentary portrait BOMBSHELL, Lamarr’s very image is re-framed and brought into a modern focus – not only as an actress, but as the brilliant mind who co-invented 1940’s wireless technology. Tickets $10 Also showing on Dec 30th at 2p.m.  Jazz at the Pat – Buster Brown & The New Resolutions Free eventDecember 30, 2017 3:00 pm
Jazz @ The Pat wraps up six years of spectacular shows with a blow-out performance by some of Vancouver’s best studio musicians: Andreas Schuld – guitar Graeme Coleman – keyboards Bill Runge – saxophones Norm Fisher – bass Phil Robertson – drums  Jazz Vespers at St. Andrews Wesley – Marlin Ramazzini & friends By DonationDecember 31, 2017 4:00 pm
Where the spirit meets jazz every Sunday. Last one of 2017. Marlin Ramazzini, Juno Award Nominee, recipient of the Vancouver Inspirational Latin Awards and Guatemalan Cultural Association Award; is one of the most versatile and accomplished Latin singers on the West Coast. With Fito Garcia on bass and friends.  Robson Square early NYE with Rumba Calzada Free eventDecember 31, 2017 6:00 pm
Free skating and live Latin music from Rumba Calzada until 9p.m. (The ice rink will be open for skating until 11:00pm on New Year’s Eve.)  Axum Restaurant NYE Dinner & DanceDecember 31, 2017 7:00 pm
Ethiopian Buffet plus a glass of champagne, music, and dancing in the New Year. $30 per person  Frankie’s Jazz Bar – Ring in NYE with MazacoteDecember 31, 2017 8:00 pm
Say goodbye to 2017 and hello to 2018 with Mazacote! Mazacote is a hard hitting six piece Latin dance band, playing horn-driven New York salsa dura and beats from Colombia, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. Based in Vancouver, the band features Nicaraguan singer-songwriter David Lopez, with Grammy Award-winning percussionist Toto Berriel on congas, Latin jazz trumpeter Malcolm Aiken, and a groove-heavy rhythm section featuring Chris Couto on timbales, Aaron McKinney on bass, and from Osaka Japan, pianist Niho Takase. $89 includes show and 3 course dinner. Limited seating.  WISE Hall – NYE with Harpdog Brown and his 5 Man Orchestra Pay-what-you-canDecember 31, 2017 8:30 pm
Harpdog on his harp (of course) and vocals… with Dave Webb on piano, Steve Taylor on the tubs, Sasha Olynyk on guitar, Sky Lambourne on slide Trombone and Joseph Abbott on Clarinet. ** Limited capacity of around 90 seats  Cabrito’s 2nd Annual NYE Cocktail PartyDecember 31, 2017 9:00 pm
2 glasses of cava, one upon arrival + one at midnight, tapas all night long and DJ Medrix on the turn tables. The party starts @ 9pm and is $55 per person including tax and gratuity.  The Heatley – Rockin’ New Year with JP Maurice & friendsDecember 31, 2017 9:00 pm
JP Maurice and crew will go into the New Year with a solid selection of hits! There will be a fine roster of friends taking to the stage to sing some songs throughout the night. Abounds of merriment and tomfoolery for all. Raise a glass and hear your favourite party tunes performed by some of Vancouver’s finest pop rockers. $20 cover includes champagne at midnight.  Libra Room – NYE with Werewolves By DonationDecember 31, 2017 9:00 pm
Led by Ian Beatty… a Party Dance Band with re-imagined pop/rock medleys.  Blue Martini – NYE with Dutch Robinson QuartetDecember 31, 2017 9:00 pm
The legendary Dutch Robinson will be bringing in the New Year. He is a singer, songwriter, music producer and actor. From South Bronx, NY, he was one of the original lead singers with the Ohio Players but locals may remember him from the opening of the Olympic Games in Vancouver and his performances alongside Cirque Du Soleil. With Bill Sample – piano, Cameron Hood – bass and Buff Allen – drums. $75 for a 3 course dinner table reservations. $25 cover first come first served cover charge at the bar. Limited seating. 604-428-2691 for reservations  Guilt & Co – NYE with Dawn Pemberton Pay-what-you-canDecember 31, 2017 10:00 pm
A special New Year’s Eve night. ‘This Is Not a Band’ format featuring one of Vancouver’s favourite singers of all time, Dawn Pemberton. With a group instrumentalists who have not yet all performed together, Dawn is going to bring the Funk and Soul to 2018 like only she can while backed by a killer band. With DJ Dule. (This man apparently has one of the best record collections in the city.) Admission is pay what you can with a suggested donation of $15 to the band.  English Bay 2018 Polar Bear Swim- 98th annual Free eventJanuary 1, 2018 2:30 pm
Take an invigorating dip in English Bay for Vancouver’s 98th annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Swim and join thousands of hardy “polar bears” in this FREE Vancouver tradition! • Dress-up in fancy costume • Compete in the Peter Pantages Memorial 100 yard swim race • Tag your photos with #VanPolarBearSwim on Twitter and Instagram and be entered to win one of two prize packages • Come out to watch and delight in the spectacle! Register in-person or download the registration form to bring with you on the day of (you will also be entered into the prize draw): www.vancouver.ca/Polar-Bear-Swim.  West Point Grey Legion – WOW Jazz Orchestra Free eventJanuary 2, 2018 8:00 pm
The WOW Jazz Orchestra is back!! Celebrating swing style bands of the 40s and 50s – Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glen Miller and Tommy Dorsey – just to mention a few. 10 pc jazz orchestra led by Jack Stafford, featuring arrangements by Paul Ruhland and Jack Fulton. Members include Derry Byrne on trumpet, Sharman King and Rod Murray on trombones, Steve Hilliam and Chris Startup on saxophones, Craig Scott on drums, Dave Guiney on bass and Oliver Gannon on guitar.  SC | Toren/Del Castillo/Grdina/Babin/Gaucher + Babin Solo Pay-what-you-canJanuary 2, 2018 9:30 pm
Sawdust Collector is a weekly concert series taking place on Tuesday nights at The Gold Saucer. This week…Seattle born, New York based saxophonist Xavier Del Castillo makes his Vancouver debut with veterans of the local improv scene Set 1 Tommy Babin – bass Set 2 Cat Toren – piano Xavier Del Castillo – sax Gord Grdina – oud/guitar Tommy Babin – bass Dan Gaucher – drums |
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