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Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam
The Water’s Edge Festival was created as one of the BC Spirit Festivals. And that tradition is continuing this year. With support from the B.C. provincial government, 49 communities across British Columbia are celebrating our Olympic anniversary with festivals created by local artists. Through that initiative, ArtsConnect, Evergreen Cultural Centre and Coastal Sound Music Academy… [Continue Reading]
Well, the worst kept secret in local politics ended last week when Mike Farnworth officially declared his candidacy for the BC NDP leadership. Having candidates from the Tri-Cities can only help, and you never know, the Evergreen Line might get built before my kids leave home. Kids still leave home eventually, right? Speaking of local… [Continue Reading]
We’re heading into our holiday break here at theV3H, but I’ve got a few links to share of cool things we’ve seen this week. I’m attempting to have snappy segue’s between the links this week. Let’s see how I do. First off, a good way to get mentioned in the links is to say nice… [Continue Reading]
Have you heard of PechaKucha? If not, you should. It’s a fabulous evening where local movers and shakers share their creativity, inspiration and ideas. Part performance, part networking, part work presentation, it’s something that has to be seen. PechaKucha Night was devised in Tokyo in February 2003 as an event for young designers to meet,… [Continue Reading]
This past spring ArtsConnect and Douglas College co-sponsored Swap-O-Rama-Rama. And now they’re all set to do it again, just in time for Halloween! Swap-O-Rama-Rama is an event that taps into the DIY, green and frugal trends, and adds a fun, fashionable and social twist. Participants swap a bag of clean clothes they don’t want anymore… [Continue Reading]
Do you know about ArtsConnect? If you don’t, you should. And I’m not saying that just because I happen to work for them. Although I do – I’m their webmaster. But that’s not really the point, because they have a lot to offer even if you don’t personally keep their website up-to-date. ArtsConnect is the… [Continue Reading]
Tomorrow is Earth Day, and there are many ways to celebrate here in the V3H. Or, if that’s not your style, there are still plenty of other ways to get out and have a good time, too. This week I am trying a new format for these posts to make them easier for me, and… [Continue Reading]
ArtsConnect is presenting their 11th Annual ArtWalk on Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25 at venues throughout Port Moody. The walk runs from 12-5pm each day, and the event is free. ArtsConnect is a nonprofit society that has been serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra for more than 40 years. They… [Continue Reading]
The days are getting longer, St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching and the cherry blossoms are out in force. In our annual spring ritual to prolong the daylight the clocks all turn forward one hour for Daylight Saving Time before you go to bed on Saturday night. Hopefully you aren’t too fatigued by losing an… [Continue Reading]
Local arts group ArtsConnect and Douglas College are working together to present Swaporamarama. This fabulous free event will run from 11am-4pm on Saturday, March 13 in the Main Atrium of Douglas College’s David Lam Campus in Coquitlam [map]. Swaporamarama invites participants to swap and re-make old clothes. You bring a bag full of clothing that… [Continue Reading]
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