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Place Des Arts with Two Open Houses

September 6, 2010 By Jon 3 Comments
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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 News, and us! It’s an elegant evening out for adults to explore the world of art.

The public is invited to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, listen to music performed by a top piano student, and view exhibitions by artists Cam MacDonald, Dawn Emerson, and Place des Arts teachers and staff.

You’ll also get the chance to put down your glass of wine and try a variety of visual arts techniques. Fiber arts, drawing, painting, mixed-media, ceramics, photography and jewelry making will all be demonstrated. If you find your inner artist ready to burst forth, attendees who register for an adult class during the event receive $10 off the registration fee.

Top notch door prizes include six pairs of tickets to Vancouver Opera’s production of Lillian Alling and a pair of tickets to Place des Arts 2010-11 Faculty Concert season.

We’re actually quite lucky here in the Tricites to have Place des Arts right here in our own backyard. Their well-equipped studios are home to many incredibly skilled teachers, who can help you find that artist inside of you that may have been missing for a few years. If music is your thing, there are lessons for every age and skill level.

Here’s the skinny:
Ignite…an affair with art!
Thursday, September 9th, 7-9pm
Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam

Now two days later, there will be the annual Family Open House. Lots of hands-on demonstrations for the kids. Music, Dance, Fibre Arts, Pottery, Crochet Jewelry Making with our friend Amanda, Face Painting, and cake!

More skinny!
Discover Place Des Arts Family Open House
Saturday, September 11th, 2-4pm
Lots more info at the event page on the Place Des Arts website

If you haven’t yet made it out to Place des Arts in Maillardville, two fantastic events to take advantage of. Hope to see you there!

For more information, visit www.placedesarts.ca or call (604) 664.1636

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Place des Arts holding Ensembles Auditions

August 23, 2010 By Jon Leave a Comment
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Do you know a young musician looking to step up their game? Place des Arts’ Saxophone Ensemble, and String Quartet are holding auditions for new members at the beginning of September.

Ensembles develop players’ musical and technical skills while providing performance opportunities in a variety of settings. Participants meet new people and develop community connections through local performances.

The String Quartet provides accomplished string players with the chance to further develop their performance and technical skills through the intimate language of chamber music. Accuracy in rhythm and intonation and interaction between musical players are just some of the learning benefits from playing in a small ensemble.

The Saxophone Ensemble is under the direction of Steve Kaldestad. Steve earned a MMus and BMus in jazz performance from McGill University. He has worked with such international artists as Jamie Cullum, Michael Bublé and Slide Hampton and currently performs with the award winning Jodi Proznick Quartet, the Jill Townsend Orchestra and leads his own quartet. Check out some video…

The Saxophone Ensemble’s material will reflect the instrument’s versatility, from classical music to contemporary jazz pieces. Students will be introduced to improvisation and learn the basic concepts of building a solo while developing their small ensemble performance skills. This group is ideal for students aged 10-16 years who have been playing for a minimum of 2 years.

Place des Arts is also offering two new string ensembles for beginner and intermediate level players in 2010/2011, the PdA Fiddlers and the Violin Ensemble: Intro. These groups provide young players with performance opportunities in a friendly, non-competitive environment. These groups do not require an audition and are currently accepting members for the 10/11 year.

The PdA Fiddlers is a fun introduction to the world of Celtic music. Students will develop a repertoire of simple jigs, reels and airs and perform at Light up the Square on December 4.

The Violin Ensemble:Intro provides young violinists aged 7-12 years with a fun introduction to ensemble playing while learning a variety of music. Students should have minimum 2 years private lessons or have completed RCM grade 2 or Suzuki book 2.

Call Place des Arts’ music program coordinator, Melanie Burner, at 604.664.1636 ext 38, or by email at mburner (at) placedesarts.ca to arrange an audition for the two audition groups, or check out the ensembles website at www.placedesarts.ca

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Blue Mountain Music Festival and More

July 14, 2010 By Amber Leave a Comment
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July is almost half over, and the summer just keeps heating up. To find out how you can enjoy the dog days here in the V3H, read on.

What: Tamara’s Block Party
When: Thursday, July 15 and from 4-7pm
Where: Rocky Point Park [map]
The skinny: Celebrate summer at the 5th Annual Tamara’s Block Party happening on Thursday, July 15th in Rocky Point Park in Port Moody. Don’t miss CTV Weathercaster Tamara Taggart, CTV Weathercaster Marke Driesschen and CTV Sportscaster Perry Solkowski live on location during CTV News at Five and CTV News at Six. Enjoy a delicious meal from Mr. Mikes Steakhouse & Bar, interactive games and giant inflatable bouncy castles from Party Works amazing balloon creations by Sylvia face-painting by A-Star Art Parlour, the Vancouver Aquarium and much more. Dance to live music by Dr. Strangelove performing under the Rocky Point Park bandshell.
More info: Your TV? (sadly, there doesn’t appear to be a phone number or email address for this event)

What: Salmon Pond Seining
When: Saturday, July 17 and from 9-11am
Where: Noons Creek Hatchery [map]
The skinny: Volunteers will be donning chest waders and helping with the seining of the salmon pond at Noons Creek Hatchery, essentially scooping whatever fish might be left in the pond out into the creek so that we can release the small salmon that are currently being held in tanks. The Port Moody Ecological Society needs volunteers on a regular basis at the hatchery every Saturday morning between 9am and 11:30am to help with feeding the fish, administration and water quality testing, amongst other things. Volunteers of all ages are welcome and students often use the hatchery to gain field experience to help further their environmental studies. Anyone interested in attending can drop by the hatchery on Saturday morning from 9am to help out and have a look at what they do.
More info: 604.469.9106 or hatchery@noonscreek.org

What: Multicultural Book Fair and Family Storytelling Contest 2010
When: Saturday, July 17 and from 10am-2pm
Where: Terry Fox Library [map]
The skinny: Bring your used or new books to the library to exchange with others. Books in all languages are welcome with a limit of 12 books per family. Families can show off their storytelling skills in front of the audience and a panel of judges. Be creative and win prizes! Prizes include: Chapters gift certificates, books and more. We invite stories from all over the world, but please tell your story in English.
More info: 604.927.7999

What: Sedums and Succulents
When: Saturday, July 17 and from 10-11am
Where: Inspiration Garden [map]
The skinny: Learn how to prepare, plant and maintain your sedums and succulents! All supplies required included. Participants will create and take home their own containers. Registration is required.
More info: 604.927.4386

What: Variety The Children’s Charity BBQ
When: Saturday, July 17 and from 10am-5pm
Where: Save on Foods [map]
The skinny: Come buy a hot dog, some chips and a drink and raise money for Variety The Children’s Charity. All of the supplies for the BBQ are donated, so funds go directly to the kids. Organizers promise the best volunteers and the best cook. They will also be selling Gold Heart pins and T-shirts, and there will also be face painting, a coin drive and a bottle drive.
More info: 604.939.7419

What: Blue Mountain Music Festival
When: Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18 from 1-9:30pm
Where: Blue Mountain Park [map]
The skinny: The popular annual music festival is back, with face painters, balloon artists and local service clubs selling food and refreshments. Plan on arriving early to enjoy the many activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket, a few chairs, sun screen and your smile to take in the sight and sounds of the Blue Mountain Music Festival. It’s all about the fun – and the music, too, of course. Admission is by donation.
More info: farkie@telus.net

What: Ballroom and Latin Dance Event
When: Saturday, July 17 from 1-3:30pm
Where: Henderson Place Mall [map]
The skinny: Arthur Dance Studios present a fun afternoon of Ballroom and Latin dancing. If you are curious about Ballroom and Latin dancing and open to learning about some of the popular dance styles and accompanying music, come watch and participate. Professional dance instructors will provide demonstrations and offer classes. And you can put on your dancing shoes and join the fun on the open dance floor.
More info: 604.552.6130

What: Public Tree Tour
When: Sunday, July 18 at 1pm
Where: Henry Esson Young, Riverview Grounds [map]
The skinny: Walks are usually led by a volunteer arborist, and last about two hours, depending on weather and walkers’ preference. Dress for the weather, and wear comfy shoes or boots. We go rain or shine. Children and adults welcome. Dogs on leash are also welcome. Walks are free but you can join the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society, or make a tax-deductible donation if you wish.
More info: 604.290.9910

What: Transformation and Memory – Endangered Spaces
When: Sunday, July 18 from 4-6pm
Where: Evergreen Cultural Centre [map]
The skinny: Ideas surrounding preservation and biodiversity are the themes of this summer exhibition in the Art Gallery. Called Transformation and Memory – Endangered Spaces, the show is a collaborative exhibit by Fraser Valley based artists Doris Hutton Auxier, Suzanne Northcott and Jeff R. Warren. The three artists continue to delve into the history of human and natural elements, more specifically, the relationship between Langley bog and the history of peat moss mining and between Colony Farm and the Riverview Mental Health Facility. Each of these human histories plays a role in the development of the natural landscape and infringes upon natural biodiversity. The Opening Reception happens on July 18 and the exhibition continues until September 18.
More info: 604.927.6550

What: Hulk Hogan and Friends
When: Sunday, July 18 at 8pm
Where: Red Robinson Show Theatre [map]
The skinny: Terry Gene Bollea – the man known around the world over as “Hulk Hogan” – is one of the biggest superstars of professional wrestling from its 1980s heyday. Easily recognized by his extra-large frame, long white hair and handlebar moustache, Hogan’s trademarks included feather boas, torn shirts and leg drops. Hulk Hogan will be appearing with fellow wrestlers Jimmy Hart, Brutus Beefcake, Greg Valentine, Honky Tonk Man, Hillbilly Jim, and The Nasty Boys’ Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags for an evening of stories and laughs along with a question-and-answer session.
Tickets: 280.4444

Have a great week!

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Golden Spike Days Festival comes to Port Moody this week

June 28, 2010 By Jon Leave a Comment
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The largest community event in Port Moody is back for a 34th year. The Golden Spike Days Festival will take place in Rocky Point Park from Thursday, July 1st to Sunday, July 4th. TheV3H.com is a proud media partner of the festival for our second year.

The Golden Spike Days Festival was created to commemorate the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway line and its arrival at the Port Moody Station, the western terminus; with the last spike driven on November 7, 1885. The Golden Spike Days Festival is one of the oldest and longest running family events in British Columbia. The festival will attract upwards of 40,000 attendees, and will feature live entertainment, events, activites, competitions, food, and of course, Can-Can Dancers.

HOURS OF OPERATION
Thursday, July 1st – 11am to 11pm
Friday, July 2nd – 11am to 11pm
Saturday, July 3rd – 11 am to 11 pm
Sunday, July 4th – 11am to 6 pm

Admission is by donation

There were some bumps on the road to putting on the festival this year. With the changes in arts funding from the BC government, the Festival hosted a fundraising event in January. In February, the federal government kicked in some cash, and through corporate and community contributions, the Festival is on again this year. None of this means that the festival doesn’t need the financial and volunteer support of the entire community, so make sure you throw some extra money in the donation box this year to make sure we have a festival for years to come. We had a great time at last year’s festival, and I can’t wait for this year’s edition.

You want entertainment? You’ve got entertainment. Here’s the lineup…

Thursday, July 1st

12:00 – 12:15: Golden Spike Can Can Dancers
12:15 – 12:30: Spike Driving Competition
12:30 – 01:00: Caulfield School Of Dance
01:00 – 01:45: CANADA DAY CELEBRATION
01:45 – 02:45: Blaming Taylor
02:45 – 03:00: Tony Prophet
03:00 – 04:00: Charlotte Diamond
04:00 – 05:00: Elsa Sainas Band
05:00 – 05:15: Golden Spike Can Can Dancers
05:15 – 06:00: FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY
06:00 – 07:00: The Faceplants
07:00 – 07:45: David ‘Boxcar’ Gates
07:45 – 08:00: Golden Spike Can Can Dancers
08:00 – 09:00: Randy Oxford Band
09:00 – 11:00: Current Swell

Friday, July 2nd

12:00 – 12:45: Tony Prophet
12:45 – 01:00: Spike Driving Competition
01:00 – 01:45: The Inlet Big Band
01:45 – 02:00: Hot Salsa Dance Zone Company
02:00 – 02:45: Spike Driving Competition
02:15 – 03:00: The Transients
03:00 – 04:00: The Lazy Susans
04:00 – 04:15: Golden Spike Can Can Dancers
06:00 – 08:00: Naden Band
08:00 – 09:00: Highrise Lonesome
09:00 – 11:00: Barney Bentall & Band

Saturday, July 3rd

12:00 – 12:30: Tony Prophet
12:30 – 12:45: Golden Spike Can Can Dancers
12:45 – 01:00: Spike Driving Competition
01:00 – 01:30: Diamond Country Dancers
01:30 – 02:00: Encore Dance Academy
02:00 – 02:45: Cassandra Bangel
02:45 – 03:00: Golden Spike Can Can Dancers
03:00 – 04:00: Port Moody Idol Semi-Finals
04:00 – 05:00: Rod Boss, Magician
05:00 – 05:45: Chimpanzebras
05:45 – 06:00: Golden Spike Can Can Dancers
06:00 – 07:00: In Harms Way
07:00 – 08:00: Mud Dog Band
08:00 – 09:00: Red Hot Blues Sisters
09:00 – 09:15: Can Can Dancers
09:15 – 11:00: Wide Mouth Mason

Sunday, July 4th

12:00 – 12:15: Can Can Dancers
12:15 – 12:30: Tony Prophet
12:30 – 01:15: C.A.P.A Dance and Drama School
01:15 – 02:15: Port Moody Idol Finals
02:15 – 03:00: Nikki Werner Band
03:00 – 04:00: Arsen Shomakhov Band
04:00 – 04:15: Golden Spike Can Can Dancers
04:15 – 06:00: Lee Aaron

For performer bios, check out the Festival website. You can get a downloadable, printable, handsome looking PDF guide to the entertainment and attractions here.

Tell us what your favourite Golden Spike memory is, either here in the comments or on theV3H Facebook Page. My favourite has to be last year when my daughter Hannah went once with her grandparents, once with us, and both times came home with a picture with the Can Can Dancers. To this day, when anyone asks her what she wants to be when she grows up, the answer is “Can Can Dancer.”

See you there, I’ll be the guy with theV3H.com video camera and the lemonade with the real lemon in it.

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Springing Forward in the Tri-Cities

March 10, 2010 By Amber Leave a Comment
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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 hour of sleep, though, because there’s lots going on here in the V3H this week. Read on to find out more.

School District 43′s District Parent Advisory Council is presenting a workshop for parents on Social Responsibility on Wednesday, March 10 from 7-8:30pm in the Gallery Room at Winslow Centre [map]. Find out what social and emotional learning, social responsibility and social justice are all about with respect to teaching and learning in Tri-Cities public schools. Learn about some of the initiatives and programs that are being implemented, and the “Rights Respecting School” Canadian pilot project. The workshop is free, but registration is required. For more information call 604.939.3690 or email dpac43@telus.net.

The Crossroads Coffeehouse presents Tony Prophet on Friday, March 12 at the Gathering Place in Port Coquitlam [map]. Doors open at 7pm, and open mic starts at 7:30, and the feature performer takes to the stage at 9. Tony Prophet is a seasoned entertainer, great singer and a masterful guitar player who always gets any crowd involved in the fun. From his early success in country music (with three charted hits in Canada), Tony has evolved into a superior family entertainer. Admission is $5 at the door. For more information email info@crossroadshospice.bc.ca.

Classically trained vocalists Romanza take to the stage on Fridayday, March 12 at 8pm at Evergreen Cultural Centre [map]. Romanza is made up of Philip Grant, Ken Lavigne and Frederik Robert, and they have been winning hearts everywhere they perform. Rafe Mair said their passionate and sensationally enchanting sound combined with their accessible style has been exciting music lovers of all levels. They are undeniable, joining in harmonies that swell and subside masterfully, charming you along the way with their obvious love of singing. For more information, or to buy tickets, call 604.927.6555.

As we mentioned in an earlier post, ArtsConnect and Douglas College are bringing you Swap-O-Rama-Rama on Saturday, March 13. It is a fabulous FREE event, and definitely worth checking out.

The Coquitlam Heritage Society is celebrating St. Patrick’s day on Saturday, March 13 at 2pm at Mackin House Museum [map]. There will be Irish dancing, special crafts for the children, tours of the house and tea. Admission is by donation. For more information call 604.516.6151.

The Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band is holding a concert and fundraiser on Saturday, March 13 from 7pm-midnight at Inlet Theatre [map]. The world renowned Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band is the official pipe band for the 2010 Olympic Curling events. The event will also feature some surprise soloists and ensembles, as well as traditional Celtic, Highland, and Irish dancing. Enjoy a night of great music, food, drink….and wine and whiskey tasting. Tickets are $20 each. For more information or to buy tickets email mp-lahti@shaw.ca or call 604.944.2311.

Another faculty concert is taking place on Saturday, March 13 at 8pm at Place des Arts [map]. Harpists Rebecca Blair and Judy Henry will perform The Emerald Isle Harp in honour of St. Patrick’s Day. Through merry tunes, soulful songs and delightful dances Blair and Henry will take the audience into the world of harp music, both old and new. For more information, or to buy tickets, call 604.664.1636.

The St. Paddy’s Day Run to benefit the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation happens on Sunday, March 14 at 8:30am. There are 1.2km and 5km routes available in this family-friendly event, and runners will meet at the Port Moody Library [map]. For more information or to register drop by the Runners’ Den or call them at 604.461.8330.

On Sunday, March 14 at 1:30 pm the Sunday Coffee Concert Series runs at Terry Fox Theatre [map]. This concert is called “St. Paddy’s Day Salute! A Celtic Celebration with trio Ballyhooley”. Ballyhooley is a dynamic Vancouver-based group of musicians in love with the Irish musical tradition. Playing nine different instruments among them, the band members delight in creative arrangements representing the many moods of Irish music which is variously raucous, stirring and hauntingly melodic. Then, after the show stay and meet the performers over coffee courtesy of Tim Hortons. For more information call 604.927.8440 or email chuiy@portcoquitlam.ca.

Award-winning family entertainer Rick Scott is performing on Sunday, March 14 at 2pm at Evergreen Cultural Centre [map]. Rick‘s wacky songs and human observations have earned him a devoted following around the world. Over 30 years he has released 18 recordings, including seven children’s CDs, has been honoured with 3 Juno nominations, and received a host of other awards and accolades. For more information, or to buy tickets, call 604.927.6555.

Have a great week, and don’t forget to spring forward!

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Water’s Edge Festival

March 1, 2010 By Amber 1 Comment
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For the second year, Coastal Sound Music Academy and Evergreen Cultural Centre have partnered with Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad to present the world-class Water’s Edge festival, which runs March 19 – 21 at Evergreen Cultural Centre.

Three main stage concerts headline this year’s festival, including the internationally renowned Elektra Women’s Choir, elite vocal ensemble musica intima, and Juno-award winning musician/composer Brad Turner with a new work for jazz septet and children’s voices commissioned specifically for Water’s Edge. The main stage concerts will also include guest performances by the a cappella group, Night Street, the 65-voice Coastal Sound Youth Choir and over 75 children from Coastal Sound Music Academy.

In addition to outstanding music, Water’s Edge will also offer hands-on activities for all ages. Bring your guitar and your enthusiasm for the All Canadian Guitar Jam, join a drumming circle or participate in workshops such as lantern making, artist trading cards and pottery. In honour of the Cultural Olympiad, little ones 6 and under will be able to tumble, sing and dance at Music & Song Play or try their hand at some weird and worldly instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo.

Water’s Edge Artist Director, Diana Clark can’t contain her excitement. “The patriotic excitement and buzz all around us is truly remarkable, inspiring and energizing. Water’s Edge Festival will bring all of this Olympic spirit to our ‘home ice’ right here at Evergreen Cultural Centre! We are thrilled.”

The free Singer/Songwriter Cafe sponsored by the School Alliance for Student Songwriters (SASS) will run both days and will be a hotbed for emerging and established artists. Musical hosts David Anthony and Jeff Huggins will move things along and a guest appearance by Port Coquitlam native David Blair (fresh from his gig at the Olympic Village) is scheduled for Sunday March 21.

In the Art Gallery, the Fraser Valley Pottery Guild’s showcase exhibition CLAY 2010, will offer the best in ceramic works by its members. Admission to the gallery is free. And as if all this isn’t enough, come down to meet Quatchi, Miga and Sumi at one of their final appearances.

Festival tickets are now on sale. Main stage tickets are $20/$18, $25/$20 at the door. A festival gate pass for all other activities is $10 and children under 10 accompanied with a paying adult are free. A limited number of EdgePasses are available for $50 (provides entry into all 3 main stage concerts and weekend events – a savings of $20!)

Celebrate spring and the final weekend of the Winter Paralympics, right here in the Tri-Cities. For a full schedule of events, event times and details call the Box Office at 604.927.6555.

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Village International de la Francophonie 2010

February 8, 2010 By Jon 1 Comment
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The Festival du Bois has been a staple of the Maillardville social calendar for 21 years. Normally held in early March, this year the festival is doing something a little different. The event has been moved up to welcome locals and visitors alike during the Winter Games, and rebranded as Francophone Village 2010.

The events run this Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th in Mackin Park, 1046 Brunette Avenue, across the Lougheed Highway from Ikea.

From the press release…

Located in the heart of BC’s largest francophone community, Francophone Village 2010 promises something for the whole family to enjoy. Under the roofs of the massive Grand Chapiteau (Main Tent), Petit Chapiteau (Children’s Tent) or the popular Tente des Ateliers (Workshop Tent), audiences can listen, sing along and even dance to a vibrant and eclectic range of non-stop music, storytelling and other entertainment. Visitors can sample delicious treats like tourtière, maple taffy on snow, maple sugar pie and poutine from on-site vendors, learn fascinating facts about the history of Maillardville, join in games and revel in the warm and welcoming atmosphere that is a hallmark of the festival.

Music will be heard throughout the day under the three tents, with evening headlining concerts. Headlining the Saturday evening concert will be Alpha Yaya Diallo with his Juno Award-winning African and World Music, and Swing, with their modern take on traditional fiddle music. Here’s a video of Alpha Yaya Diallo.

Sunday evening will be the music and storytelling of Jocelyn Bérubé and Dominique Breau. Now the entire performance is in French, so if your French is as good as mine, you’d probably enjoy the earlier musical performances a little more.

Place des Arts is joining in the festivities with an exhibit by André Michel that pays homage to Hudson Bay blankets.

The entire schedule of events can be found at The Village Francophonie schedule.

For more information, visit the event website at www.village2010.com

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Save the Golden Spike Days Festival Fundraiser

January 11, 2010 By Jon 2 Comments
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One of the highlights of the year here in the V3H is the Golden Spike Days Festival, held every July at Rocky Point Park. With music, food, and plenty to do for the kids; Golden Spike is going into its 34th year in 2010. That being said, not all is Golden at the festival these days. Government funding has been cut and financial support from other sources has been on the decline . The festival instituted a required admission fee last year, but more is needed in order to keep the yearly event alive.

So this year, the Festival Society will be hosting a string of events leading up to the festival. It all begins on Friday, January 29th with a concert at the Evergreen Cultural Centre featuring Canadian favourite, Barney Bentall.

Barney has been a fixture on the Canadian music scene for over 20 years. With his band the Legendary Hearts, they had a string of 5 studio albums that reached Gold or Platinum status in Canada between 1988 and 2000.

Here’s “Something to Live For” from their debut album in 1987.

The concert will take an acoustic journey through Barney’s career highlights, right up to his latest album “The Inside Passage”

The concert also features local country artist Nikki Werner. You may recognize Nikki from her gigs at the Festival as well as the Point Pub here in Port Moody. I am completely biased, as I went to high school with her husband Kris, so I’ll let her incredible voice speak for itself (Kris is the guitar player in this video)

So here are the details of how you can enjoy a great evening of music, as well as support one of our favourite local events.

When: Friday, January 29th. Doors, Bar and lobby entertainment at 7:30, music begins at 8:15.

Where: Evergreen Cultural Centre. 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

Tickets: $30 (taxes included), from the Evergreen Box Office or through members of the Golden Spike Days Festival Committee.

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Music, Memoirs and Savages

January 6, 2010 By Amber 1 Comment
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It’s a quiet week in the V3H. The kids are back in school, people are headed back to work and the holiday festivities are nothing but a memory. But there are still a couple of ways to get out and enjoy yourself this weekend, so read on!

The Crossroads Coffeehouse kicks off its 2010 season on Friday, January 8 at the Gathering Place in Port Coquitlam [map]. Doors open at 7pm, and the open stage starts at 7:30. At 9pm, featured performer Gillian Hobbs takes to the stage. Influenced by Canadian legends like Joni Mitchell and Sarah McLachlan, Gillian’s music is captivating and empowering. Admission is $5 at the door. For more information email info@crossroadshospice.bc.ca.

On Friday, January 8 the Port Moody Film Society is presenting Savages starting at 7:30pm at Inlet Theatre [map]. The film is a sometimes-funny, sometimes-sad look at family dynamics. Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman play a pair of siblings on the cusp of middle age. Their estranged father lives across the country, but the siblings reluctantly rush to see him when they learn that he may not be able to take care of himself any longer. The film was nominated for 2 Oscars. For more information call 604.469.4571 or email info@pmfilm.ca.

On Saturday, January 9 the Port Moody Public Library presents a workshop for adults called Converting Memories to Memoir from 9:30am-12:30pm in the Park Lane room [map]. Author Lois Peterson will teach participants how to create a compelling memoir for personal use or publication. Peterson was one of the founding members of the Surrey Writer’s School and continues to teach classes there. Call 604.469.4577 for more information or to register for the free program.

Have a great week!

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Place des Arts Welcomes Rosie Carver

December 18, 2009 By Amber Leave a Comment
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Place des Arts is pleased to welcome violin instructor and fiddler Rosie Carver to the music faculty in January, 2010. Rosie will lead a brand new fiddling class, PdA Fiddlers, for young violin students wishing to gain more performance experience and expand their technical skills.

A fixture in the local music scene, Rosie has performed and recorded with the Celtic group Blackthorn for over 20 years. She is trained as a classical violinist, is an Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music and is a member of the BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association. She is the associate director of the Vancouver Corelli Strings and founder and director of the West Coast Fiddle Heads.

Rosie believes that with proper training and musical awareness a student can venture into whichever style he or she chooses. Her class, PdA Fiddlers, will offer a fun introduction to the basics of Celtic music for intermediate level violinists aged 10-15 years. Students will develop a repertoire of simple jigs, reels and airs and perform them each term.

PdA Fiddlers is just one of the new classes at Place des Arts beginning in January of 2010. Other offerings include Group Guitar, Group Violin, Singing Fundamentals for Adults, String Quartet Junior and classes for homelearners. For more information, or to register, visit Place des Arts online or call 604.664.1636.

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