Centennial Theatre Opening

CENTENNIAL Theatre in North Vancouver got a great big facelift just in time for its 35th anniversary. And what a year it's going to be. The renovations to the new lobby are most impressive as are the new rehearsal areas downstairs. Best of all, the theatre is now totally wheelchair accessible (and includes specialty seating). Selected artwork, by local artists, is also a special feature of the theatre's new image. The big gala evening is tonight as the NS Arts Comission holds its annual FANS awards night. But don't fret, there's a free afternoon of family fun on Sunday Oct. 15 between 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., so come on down and see what's shaking.

	News' editor Timothy Renshaw and North Van's Gerry Brewer admired the new lobby.
	North Van City councillors pose with the commemorative plaque. From left: Bill Bell, Mayor Barb Sharp, Craig Keating, Barbara Perrault and Darrell Mussatto.
	Janis Blyth, seen here with husband Ron Carels, was proud to know that a piece of her artwork will grace the new theatre.
	Jim Laughlin (left) and former councillor Stella-Jo Dean, who is now a freeman of the city, took the tour of the facility.
	They're the gals from the North Shore Arts Commission. From left: Joy Cowie, Hilda Cowell, Elizabeth Kozlowski and Lori Phillips.
	Centennial Theatre box office workers Cathy Taylor (left) and Shannon Wolf greeted guests at the door.
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	It's Darrell and his other brother Darrell. Actually Stephane Billette (left), who bears a remarkable resemblance to Coun. Darrell Mussatto, is from North Van City's sister city of Valleyfield, PQ.
	Long-time city mayor Jack Loucks (centre) attended the opening and was happy to see everyone, including city clerk Bruce Hawkshaw (right) and his wife Darcy.
	A big thanks to Investors' Group for generously sponsoring the season. Representing the group was Daniela Morrison (left), John Nicholson (centre) and Ray Wallis.
	They're all North Van neighbours, relatively speaking. From left: Ev Burg, Vivian Kranenburg and Gertie Todd.
	North Van recreation director Gary Young congratulated architecht Ed Dodson on a job well done.
	North Van rec commissioner Roger Nelson (left) and theatre coordinator Margo Gram (centre) spoke to the crowd along with guest Pam Horton. Pam praised the city for including handicapped access.
	Sixteen-year-old artist Peter Trotter (centre) made the bronze medallion that is inlaid in the floor of the new lobby. His great-grandmother Jeanie MacDonald (left) and school teacher Dorothy Foster were very proud.
	Centennial theatre staff are very happy with the renovations. From left: Agnes Mendoza, Ellen Gott and Barb Spotzl.

Because the larger photos take up so much memory, I have not posted them here. If you want a copy of one of these larger photos, please feel free to email me at cbarr@westvancouver.com

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