Chances are that last time you boarded a bus, you weren't thinking about its artistic potential.
But while others may consider buses only a mundane form of transportation, Cindy Buckshon considers them inspiration for art.
Transit Roots, an exhibition of transit artwork by Buckshon, is on at the Burnaby Arts Council's Deer Lake Gallery until March 3.
The gallery, at 6584 Deer Lake Ave., is open Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. See www.burnabyartscouncil. org.
DRAMA FOR SPRING
Theatre lovers, now's your chance to check out the brand new theatre space at Burnaby Central Secondary.
The school is hosting its spring play, Jabberwock, on March 13, 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. The play is based on the life of James Thurber and takes place before, during and after the First World War.
"It is about a young boy who finds out what it takes to grow up and become a man while discovering what war really means," an email explains.
The play was written by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee and has been adapted by drama teacher Carol Mann to incorporate elements from Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.
The new theatre at Burnaby Central holds just over 200 people.
On opening night, there will be a free gala for the audience after the show.
Tickets are $7 for students and seniors, and $10 regular. Buy through the school at 604-296-6850.
CELTIC PIRATES
Burnaby performers will be part of the fun during CelticFest Vancouver 2012.
The annual celebration of all things Celtic runs March 10 to 18 in Vancouver.
Among the many performers will be the Jade Dragon Pirates, a Burnabybased performing group originally created for the B.C. Renaissance Fest that now brings its pirate characters to life on stage for a variety of events and performances.
It includes Christina Carr and Ed Appleby.
Check out more at www.jadedragonpirates. com. Or go catch them at the kids' tent in the Celtic Village on March 17 at noon and 3 p.m., or March 18 at 1: 30 p.m.
CelticFest Vancouver includes nearly 70 concerts and events. See www.celtic festvancouver.com.
