Perry Haddock

The Community Arts Council of White Rock and District Gallery Show presents Everywhere I Wander, paintings by Cloverdale-based landscape artist Perry Haddock, from July 9 to 31 at the gallery in Windsor Square, 90 1959 152 St.

The show’s title emphasizes Haddock’s love of travel and the painting experiences it offers. Just back from a month in Paris and Dubrovnik, he hopes to have some pieces in the show reflecting the latest trip, along with many local and across B.C. paintings.

A signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Haddock works primarily in acrylic and watercolour, employing bold brushwork and colour. He often uses outdoor sketches as first drafts for studio work, but also enjoys finding fresh results in plein air painting at such locations as Tynehead Park and Crescent Beach.

For more information, call 604-536-8333 or visit www.whiterockartscouncil.com

Molenaar at Atrium

Current Atrium show at Jenkins Showler Gallery, 1539 Johnston Rd., features oil on canvas landscapes by Pieter Molenaar, until July 11.

Molenaar, who studied art in Amsterdam before coming to Canada in 1979, draws on memory, photographs and observation to create a blend of realism and impressionistic techniques in evocative landscapes often dominated by dramatic skies.

Molenaar’s show will be followed by acrylic abstracts by Chantal de Serres, running July 12-25.

A native of Verdun, Que., de Serres graduated from Concordia University with a Fine Arts degree in 1990.

Her art is a reflection of her inner self which she expresses through the movement and colour of her paintings.

Opening will be Sunday, July 12, 1-4 p.m.

Upcoming artists in the gallery’s Atrium series include Amanda Jones (July 26-Aug. 8), Dennis Magnusson (Aug. 9-22), and Lynn Onley (Aug. 23 - Sept. 5). For more information, visit www. jenkinsshowlergallery.com

Jordan Carrier

Popular White Rock singer-songwriter Jordan Carrier (Absence of Wonder) can be seen in a high-profile Vancouver music industry showcase July 9 at the Roxy (932 Granville St.) Tickets are $5 in advance from Scratch, Zulu Records, Tom Lee or Long & McQuade.

Lee Aaron

Tickets are now on sale for a concert by Canadian rock legend (and latter-day jazz/pop artist) Lee Aaron, Friday, July 31, 8 p.m. at Cascades Casino Summit Theatre, 20393 Fraser Hwy., Langley.

Aaron, a South Surrey resident, will be joined by special guest Doucette (‘Mama Let Him Play’).

Originally backup singer and keyboardist for a band named Lee Aaron in her home province of Ontario, she eventually became lead singer and adopted the name.

Her first album, The Lee Aaron Project, established her as a force on the Canadian rock scene, but her subsequent hard rock approach cemented her fame as the undisputed queen of Canadian metal, with such albums as Metal Queen (1985), Call Of The Wild (1985), Bodyrock (1989) and Some Girls Do (1991).

After moving to Vancouver in the early `90s, she took a long break from music, but returned, triumphantly re-invented as a jazz vocalist, with Slick Chick (2000). Beautiful Things (2004) extended her appeal with jazz-inflected pop originals, and her current music gives nods to both her hard rock past and the sophistication of her latter day persona.

Doucette, FM idol of the late ‘70s, continues to deliver his trademark slick guitar licks, and powerful original songs, with dedication and passion.

Advance tickets ($32.50 plus GST and service charges) are available from Casino Guest Services, 604-530-2211.

Marty Franklin

The Marty Franklin Duo, featuring the veteran vibraphonist and guitarist Michael Guild, play jazz every Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at The Sandpiper Pub, 15595 Marine Dr.

Rock band program

The Rock band program is currently registering students for summer. Participants aged seven to 17 learn how to play in a rock band and perform in a live rock concert.

For more details, call the Todd Brewer School of Music, 604-538-2295.

Trad jazz

White Rock Traditional Jazz Society’s 2008-9 season has concluded, but there’s good news for fans of Dixieland.

House band Red Beans & Rice will continue to play at the Royal Canadian Legion Crescent Branch 240 (2643 128 St.), 3-6 p.m. on Sundays through the summer, including dates on July 5, 12, 19 and 26.

The society’s regular schedule of 3-6 p.m. Sunday sessions runs September to May at the legion, featuring house band Red Beans & Rice in rotation with other notable Dixieland bands from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

Admission with membership ($15 annually) is $8, without membership, $10. For details, visit www.whiterocktradjazz.com or call 604-591-7275.

Author signing

White Rock author Jeanne Ainslie will be signing a new edition of her best selling erotic novel A Country Girl (illustrated by White Rock’s Elizabeth Hollick) July 11, 3-5 p.m. at Chapters

Broadway and Granville branch in Vancouver.

For more information on the book, visit www.acountrygirl.com

Wendy Bollard

Jazz vocalist Wendy Bollard will perform in the inaugural Coast Capital Playhouse Music In The Theatre concert, Saturday, July 11, 8 p.m. at 1532 Johnston Rd.

Joining her will be Jodi Proznick (bass), Tilden Webb (keys), Jesse Cahill (drums) and special guest vocalist Tom Pickett.

For tickets ($20) call 604-803-0501.

Sumner Brothers

B.C. indie music mainstays the Sumner Brothers will return Saturday, July 11, to their home base, the Royal Canadian Legion Crescent Branch 240, 2643 128 St.

Known for their blend of “brotherly charm, homegrown gospel/roots/alt-country/folk songs and a raw energy reminiscent of a young Johnny Cash or Bob Dylan,” the brothers will hit the stage at 10 p.m.

Opening act (9 p.m.) is another local favourite, Connor McGuire and the Lives Of Others.

Tickets are available at the door, or visit www.myspace.com/thesumnerbrothers

Mikelson show

The 36th annual Arnold Mikelson Festival of Arts will be held on the weekends of July 11 and 12, and July 18 and 19, at the Mind and Matter Gallery, 13743 16 Ave. (South Surrey).

Official opening will be Saturday, July 11 at 1:30 p.m. with Rick Forchuk as master of ceremonies.

The festival, which takes place on three acres of gardens designed by the late painter and sculptor, gives artists an opportunity to expose and sell their art, while meeting with the public and demonstrating techniques.

The event will feature artists in all media, including painting, pottery, wood and stone sculpture, glass blowing, batiks, jewelry and silk paintings.

Free parking is provided at the nearby Ray Shepherd Elementary parking lot (1650 136 St.).

For more information, call 604-536-6460 or visit www.mindandmatterart.com.

Artists 4 The Cure

Crescent Beach artist Krista Eaton is the first supporting artist to be featured by Artists 4 The Cure, an organization planning on holding art exhibitions around the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

The goal of the program is to sell $100,000 of B.C. art, with 50 per cent of the profit benefiting the foundation, and the remaining amount going back to the artist.

Eaton’s paintings have been sold internationally to clients in Asia and Europe, as well as all over North America, and she has produced a special series of 12 artists proofs specifically for Artists 4 The Cure.

Art shows are currently being planned over the year. Numerous galleries, restaurants, salons and other venues have already signed up, including Sunflower Café in Crescent Beach and the local Arnold Mikelson Festival of Arts.

The first event is now being held at Meinhardts Picnic restaurant, 3010 Granville St., in Vancouver.

For more information, and to view Eaton’s work, visit www.artists4thecure.org

ARTS 2009

The Arts Council of Surrey’s exhibition ARTS 2009 at Surrey Art Gallery, 13750 88 Ave., runs to Aug. 30.

The arts council’s 25th annual juried show features 54 works by artists from Surrey and surrounding municipalities, representing a broad spectrum of styles and themes, with work ranging from traditional paintings, to innovative uses of new media.

Admission is by donation.

For more information, call 604-501-5566 or visit www.arts.surrey.ca

Elks Club

White Rock Elks Club 431, 1469 George St., is an uptown hub of entertainment each month.

Every Friday night entertainment includes Irish dancing at 7:30 p.m. and karaoke with Bernie at 8 p.m.

Irish group Athenry performs on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30 to 6 p.m., while accordion band, Pride of Erin, performs the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, also from 3:30-6 p.m.

Every Thursday there is a jazz jam from 4 to 8 p.m., while every Friday at 8 p.m. there is karaoke with Bernie.

For information and reservations, call 604-538-4016.

Live venues

Acoustic Groove Wednesday nights, Tap Urban Cafe.

Left Behind, featuring David Blair and David Anthony, weekends at Southpoint Pub. Music for dancing Friday and Saturday night, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 8 (152 Street).

Sunday Blues Night with Russell Jackson, 8 p.m. to closing, Baselines Pub.

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