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Driving emission-free down Electric AvenueDriveway will spend the next few weeks taking a spin down Electric Avenue in a brand new 2015 Nissan LEAF.And shortly after the Van-couver International Auto Show closes on March 29, we’ll be handing the keys to one of these eco-friend-ly electric cars to a reader! (See contest details.)Even if you don’t win the prize car, you might want to do more than kick the tires on the emission free vehicle as the BC Gov-ernment is set to renew its Clean Energy Vehicle incentive program. Details have yet to be revealed but the announced $7.5 million total commitment suggests the instant rebate scheme will reduce the sticker pric-es for all electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell vehicles by up to $5,000.The Nissan LEAF S edition starts at just under $32,000, which, after the expect-ed point of sale price reduction, puts the sedan at a competitive price point alongside small gas-powered family cars. The SV adds a quick charge port to the car, some additional technology

and interior improvements for another $5,000 and the SL adds leather seating and alloy wheels for another $3,000. The Nissan Quick Charge Port (standard on SV and SL) allows charging to 80 per cent capacity in 30 minutes at public charging stations, using a DC fast charger. There will be additional incentives for those installing 220-volt fast chargers at home, which reduce charging time to five hours. The fuel efficiency of the four-door, five-seat LEAF is calculated at the gas equivalent of about 2.0 L/100 kms with a range of around 120 kms on a full

charge. The LEAF, which interestingly stands for Leading, Environmentally friendly, Affordable, Family car, is now in its fifth model year. It topped 1,000 sales in Canada late last year, making it the country’s top-selling electric car.The 2015 Nissan LEAF models include Rear View Monitor as a standard fea-ture; an available hybrid heater system

that provides superior cold weather performance while consuming less energy; “B” drive mode increases regenerative braking during decelera-tion; and a standard charge port light and lock with a charge port door release button added to the intelligent key fob.Enhanced interior features on

the 2015 LEAF model range from a standard leather-wrapped steer-ing wheel to a black interior colour and sun visor extensions. Rear cargo space is 680L with the second row seat upright. There is 850L of cargo space with the standard 60/40-split

rear seat folded down.EV-IT improvements for the 2015 LEAF model include an “Eco route” feature in the available navigation system that includes suggested power-saving alternative routes – plus Google’s local search. The Google Places search func-tion allows Nissan LEAF owners to look for area restaurants, shops and other points of interest and browse user reviews using Google’s POI database to get the most up-to-date information at all times.Next week, we report on the drive and the practicality of ownership.

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Richmond Youth Dance Company danc-ers will stage three performances of their year-end show this weekend.

Seven starts tonight (Friday), highlighting the roles of the seven deadly sins through 23 professional dancers fighting for the spot-light.

Choreographers Miyouki Jego and Troy McLaughlin have creat-ed a show mixing ballet and jazz dance styles ac-companied by live mu-sic from the Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra, conducted by Jonathan Der, with original music composed by Stephen Robb.

Shows are March 6 at 7 p.m., March 7 at 7:30 p.m. and March 8 at 2 p.m. at Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate. Tickets, $7, at the cultural centre or call 604-247-8300.

Tony Bowden photo illustrationDancers in the Richmond Youth Dance Company are staging a show entitled Seven, highlighting the roles of the seven deadly sins.

Puppets to take over theatre

Las Vegas entertainer Terry Fator, who has mas-tered more than 100 impersonations with puppets, will perform at River Rock Show Theatre next Friday.

As a ventriloquist, Fator has a vast repertoire of musical impersonations, including Cher, Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, Adele, Justin Timberlake and Justin Bieber. In addition to his live shows, he has made numerous TV appearances and released a best-selling DVD.

Among his cast of characters: Winston the Imper-sonating Turtle, Maynard Tompkins and the Elvis im-personator. There’s also the always-texting 12-year-old girl, the annoying neighbour and the lounge singer. Tickets to the March 13 show are sold out.

by Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter

Richmond Music School’s brightest young musicians are preparing for the school’s biggest concert of the year.

The Concerto Concert is set for Satur-day, and will feature dozens of perform-ers in piano and other instruments.

The students range in age, and have practised their music to achieve as close to a professional standard as possible. They’ll perform with the support of a professional orchestra, conduced by Allen Stiles.

Rising stars will be among the solo performers, many of whom have come to Richmond from around

the world such as countries United Arab Emirates, Brunei, Hong Kong, Singapore and Vietnam. They include pianists Allyssa Yong, 16, Stacy Wang, 15, Natalie Phan, 17 and Brian Li, 16, along with violinists Rachel Zhu, 13, Carlos Yeung, 17, Jocelyn Chui, 10 and Tony Tan, 10.

Richmond Music School came together in 1980. Its faculty offers direction to over 400 students in a variety of disciplines.

The March 7 Concert Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Richmond Music School Recital Hall, 11371 No. 3 Rd. Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Call 604-272-5227.

Dance company challenges the seven deadly sins

Richmond Music School students set to shine

The Richmond Chorus will present a night of music celebrating Mother Earth in a concert next Saturday at Fraserview Church.

The choir will perform “Missa Gaia” (Earth Mass), written in the early 1980s by the Paul Winter Consort with organist Paul Halley. It’s an environmental liturgy of contempo-rary music, using traditional forms of mass while also featuring calls of wolves and loons, whale songs and jazz instrumentation.

Directed by Brigid Coult the rarely produced work also merges Brazil-ian and West African rhythms with Gregorian chant and gospel music.

Another part of the program will feature music by Franz Joseph Haydn, Waldemar Ahlen, Frank Ticheli, Vancouver’s Rupert Lang and a rousing gospel-style finale by Halley, who now lives and teaches in Halifax, N.S. 

Gaia, in Greek mythology, was the earth goddess, and her name is a

symbol of the importance of view-ing the earth as a living being to be cherished and preserved for future generations.

The March 14 concert is at 7:30 p.m. at Fraserview Mennonite Brethren Church, 11295 Mellis Dr.

Advance tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, $6 for children ages six to 12 and free for children under six. Order tickets at 604-276-2747 or roca.ca. Tickets also at the door for $10 to $20.

Richmond Chorus presents Missa Gaia (Earth Mass)

Terry Fator gets laughs from audiences with a deep roster of puppets.

Richmond-based visual artists and graphic designers are invited to com-pete for a chance to create this year’s Richmond Maritime Festival poster.

Artists are invited to submit an elec-tronic portfolio of up to five sample works by March 31 to the city, which stages the weekend event at Britannia

Shipyards each August.The poster, which will be used in

advertising and marketing materials, should convey Steveston’s maritime heritage. The selected artist will re-ceive a $500 honorarium.

Submissions can be made through richmondmaritimefestival.ca.

City calls for artist to design poster