VOLUME 1, NUMBER 6 * 'gorgeously funny' NEW YORK POST * 'infinitely rewarding' NEW TIMES * 'revolutionary, revitalizing ... a landmark' HOLLYWOOD REPORTER * 'bawdy, poignant and outspoken' BOSTON HERALD * 'bitchily funny, outrageous' BOSTON GLOBE * 'a priceless night of entertainment' YORK TORONTO STAR AWARD-WINNING BROADWAY HIT Opens June 20, Previews June 18 & 19, 8 pm Five musicians from El Salvador sing of their country's struggle for freedom. The voice of a people! May31 Junel The PAUL PLIMLEY OCTET The finest jazz in the Pacific Northwest! JUNE 2, 8 pm · ~:o Quebec~ favourite chansonnler makes a rare Vancouver appearance! Good fun, great music! l~111J r June 8, 8:30 pm SOUTH AMERICAN A one-night pastiche of music, dance, crafts, food and FON. JONE9 6 m . ·T he I --- . parable Holly Arntzen with~ ◊ ■ 4 TREVOR JONES, SIMON KENDALL, NIGHTSHADE & SUPERCHOPS ~ _,_e '-. JUNE 23, 8 pm»> BON VOYAGE! Four one-act plays by talented young playwrights! The show goes to Australia in August! With magician PAT QUAIL and SNAKE IN THE GRASS MOVING THEATRE JULY 14, 7 pm JO SWALLOW Handwoven Rugs for the floor and wall May 27 - June 30 ADELINA WEST Paintings and Prints July 1 - July 31 BARA FOLLOWS Pastels on Paper August 1 - August 31 Each month the VECC GALLERY features the work of visual artists. Viewing hours are 10 - 6 Monday through Saturday and noon - 6 on Sunday, or stroll through while attending a performance. If you wish to make a purchase, please inquire at the desk. RESERVATIONS: 254-9578 Turn over for ticket info. & more details YOLOCAMBA ITA One of the most popular and accomplished of the Salvadorian musical groups, YOLOCAMBA ITA has toured Europe, Canada and Latin America. A concert with them is always an uplifting one. Their music is the sound of the struggle for freedom-it is the voice of a peoplepoignant, passionate, haunting, yet joyous and affirming! A Vancouver Folk Music Festival presentation. Two shows only. FRI &SAT MAY 31 &JUNE 1, 8:30 pm •TIX $8 THE PAUL PLIMLEY OCTET Great jazz! With eight talented musicians from eight highly different backgrounds, the PAUL PLIMLEY OCTET delivers a complete spectrum of tone colours and melodic invention. The Octet functions as a contemporary mini-orchestra with sax, flute, clarinet, guitar, trumpet, trombone, and PAUL PLIMLEY himself on vibes and piano. For inspiration the band draws on the timeless music of Thelonius Monk and Sousa and performs original improvised works. One show onlyreserve now! SUN JUNE 2, 8 pm • TIX $8 general/$7 students & seniors MICHEL RIVARD Chansonnier MICHEL RIVARD is a leading spokesman for his generation in Quebec, singing and writing contemporary songs about contemporary issues. A founding member of 'Beau Dommage' he struck out on his own when the group disbanded, touring Europe and releasing three solo albums. His show at The Spectrum in Montreal recently held over for 15 performances! With mobile face, good humour and great music, MICHEL RIVARD is simply fabulous! Presented by the Centre culture! colombien. SAT JUNE 8, 8:30 pm • TIX $9 general/$7 members of Centre culture! colombien SOUTH AMERICAN MINI-FESTIVAL A grand gathering of Vancouver's South American communitymusicians, dancers, craftspeople, cooks and more! Five different groups play music from the Andes, Central America and Chile. A panel discussion follows a video presentation on the current political situation in Latin American countries. Everyone's invited to this decidedly different event. SUN JUNE 9, 6 pm • TIX $5 runliH ~UNti I nlLUtiT Revolutionary, electrifying, hilarious! Outrageous humour and biting wit have made Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG TRILOGY a major hit on Broadway, in San Francisco, Philadelphia, Washington, Toronto-in short, everywhere it's been! It's the story of Arnold Beckoff, a New York drag queen struggling to find recognition, respect and love in a threatening world. The trilogy challenges all levels of social and sexual order as it journeys through the uncharted territory of modern sexual experience-the casual one-night stand, the Meaningful Relationship, the establishment of a workable family unit. Fierstein's characters are exuberant, authentic, direct and abundantly colourful. Through them and with them, one laughs, cries, agonizes and learns...but mostly laughs! Starring RICHARD DeFABEES as Arnold. Directed by LARRY LILLO. OPENS THURS JUNE 20, PREVIEWS JUNE 18, 19, 8 pm. WED & SAT MAT 2 pm (starting June 29) TIX $12 Mon-Thurs/$15 Fri & SaV$10 Sat Mat/$6 Wed Mat Previews 2 for 1 at $12. VTC and CBO outlets 280-4444 • VECC 254-9578 HOLLY ARNTZEN She's about to conquer Japan but Vancouver gets her first! The incomparable HOLLY ARNTZEN with TREVOR JONES, SIMON KENDALL, the mysterious NIGHTSHADE and the unbelievable SUPERCHOPS! A new look, a new sound for one of BC's best-loved singer/ songwriters. Don't, under any circumstances, miss this concert! SUN JUNE 23, 8 pm • TIX $8 BON VOYAGE! The VANCOUVER YOUTH THEATRE presents four one-act plays written by kids aged 15 to 19. Topics covered are as diverse as aggression, peer pressure, communication and creativity. After the Cultch, they perform at the first-ever International Conference of Young Playwrights (INTERPLAY) in Sydney, Australia and our own VYT is the sole Canadian representative. They took us by storm with 'Who Am I???' in May, and they're bound to do the same Downunder. Magician PAT QUAIL and SNAKE IN THE GRASS MOVING THEATRE round out the program. Let's give them a send-off they won't forget! SUN JULY 14. 7 pm • $3 kids/$6 adults Theatre Works! is a performing company and acting school for young people and adults. Director Bonnie Worthington, actress/teacher Susan Rome, and local guest artists conduct professional classes in the theatre arts. SUMMER CAMP for children : July 22-26, 9 am-3 pm SUMMER CAMP for adults: July 29-August 2, 9 am-3 pm At the Vancouver East Cultural Centre. Call 669-0029 or 734-4364 for further information and registration The VECC reservation line - 254-9578 - is open from 10 am Monday through Saturday and from noon Sundays. Phone, make a reservation and we'll hold your tickets until fifteen minutes before showtime. There is NO service charge! Ask about our group rates and special discounts for students and seniors. If you wish to be on our mailing list, and receive this calendar, enquire at 254-9578. The Vancouver East Cultural Centre acknowledges the financial assistance of the Government of British Columbia through the Cultural Services Branch and Lottery Revenues; the City of Vancouver; the Koerner Foundation; and a very special donation to our endowment fund from the Vancouver Foundation. We also wish to thank the Touring Office of the Canada Council for their continued support of our events. ~oking for Adventure? Bring your favourite person to Tommy O's before the show. 2590 Commercial Drive, at 10th Avenue Phone: 874-3445 A Very, Special Restaurant