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While there is some news here closer to home, the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan have dominated the headlines. Words can’t express the scale of the devastation, and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Japan. Here are some related stories with a local angle. Former Coquitlam realtor Kevin Byrne was right in… [Continue Reading]
This past Thursday night was the grand opening of the annual Positively Petite exhibition at Place Des Arts. Positively Petite presents 2D and 3D miniatures in a wide variety of media by nearly 50 artists. This year, many returning favourites are back, as well as some new artists. The exhibition runs from November 18th thru… [Continue Reading]
Most of us haven’t made a lot of art since we were kids, perhaps it’s time for that to change. This Thursday, September 9th, Place des Arts will hold their inaugural adults-only open house and gala exhibition reception, Ignite … an affair with art. Ignite is a free event, sponsored by Rigamarole Winery, the Tri-City… [Continue Reading]
A few weeks back I headed out to the Port Moody Civic Centre to check out the Children’s Art Festival. Local artist Evelia Espinosa has been running the festival for the past 4 years. This year the festival has grown to 150 paintings from 55 students ranging in age from 5 to 16 years old…. [Continue Reading]
May is my favourite month of all, so I am really looking forward to it. I’m also looking forward to all of the fabulous events on the go this week. Read on to see what’s cooking in the V3H! What: Family Fun Nights at the Mall When: Wednesday, April 28 from 6-8pm Where: Coquitlam Centre… [Continue Reading]
Throughout the month of January artwork by local photographer Helen Daniels is on display at the Port Moody Public Library. Helen’s longtime interest in photography got a jump start a few years ago when she encountered Lomography, a worldwide movement of artistic experimental photography that started in Europe in the early 1990s. It features spontaneous… [Continue Reading]
The holiday season is upon us, and the whole V3H is lighting up in celebration. This week is chock full of family fun, so read on to find out more! On Wednesday, December 2 from 6:45-8pm the Family Christmas Special event for all ages runs at the Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam [map]. Celebrate… [Continue Reading]
The wonderfully named local theatre company, Fight Like A Girl Productions, are about to launch their 4th show at Port Moody’s Inlet Theatre. Here’s the description… An intellectually strong, funny and beautiful story, “Art” explores and tests a long-standing friendship between three men when one of them purchases a very expensive piece of abstract art… [Continue Reading]
Thanksgiving is fast approaching here in the V3H, and the turkeys (or tofurkeys, depending on your preference) are looking anxious. Or at least I presume they are. It’s hard to tell with turkeys. But that’s not really the point. The point is that it’s a long weekend, and there’s stuff to do, and I am… [Continue Reading]
There’s a lot going on this weekend in the V3H. In fact, there’s pretty much something for anyone of any age. So read on, and see if there isn’t something to tickle your fancy. On Friday, September 18 Mackin House in Coquitlam [map] is celebrating its 100th anniversary with an Open House. From 1-4pm the… [Continue Reading]
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