Film lovers, have you set aside your Monday nights for Last Mondays at the Movies?
The next in the Arts Council of New Westminster's film series is up on Monday, March 26, with a screening of Buck.
The movie tells the story of Buck Brannaman, the inspiration for the novel The Horse Whisperer.
Up next, on April 30, it's The Iron Lady, featuring Meryl Streep's Academy Award-winning turn as British prime minister Margaret Thatcher.
As with all the movies in the series, they screen at the Massey Theatre and start at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets are $9, available at the door on show nights.
Check out www.arts councilnewwest.org.
LAUGH ALONG
Love comedy? Want to help a good cause?
Mark down April 4 on your calendars, and check out the Flip N Brown Comedy Show at Lafflines.
The evening of stand-up comedy is being offered by a team of Filipino-Canadian and Indo-Canadian comics who are raising money and awareness for the Enspire Foundation.
The non-profit organization is dedicated to funding educational initiatives and other projects for disadvantaged children in the Philippines.
The Flip N Brown show will be headlined by Sunee Dhaliwal, who has been featured at Just for Laughs and the Vancouver Comedyfest. He'll be joined by several rising talents in the Vancouver comedy scene - Dennis Litonjua, Art Factora, Manraj Sidhu, Ash Dhawan, Ray Estrella and Manny Carreon.
Tickets for the show are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. To buy in advance, call Lafflines at 6045252262. The show is set for 8 p.m., and doors will open at 7 p.m.
LIT FEST COMING
If you love words, you won't want to miss Lit Fest New West.
A slightly early headsup that this year's festival is taking place April 12, 13 and 14 in New Westminster.
Among the events announced so far:
? Dead Poets Slam: Thursday, April 12, 7: 30 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, $5 at the door
? A Night of Mystery: Friday, April 13, 6: 30 to 8: 30 p.m. at the New Westminster Public Library, featuring mystery writers. Free.
? Inspired by Words: A special exhibition at the Arts Council of New Westminster Gallery in Queen's Park, running April 3 to 28. Free.
? Lit Fest: Saturday, April 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a marketplace, blue pencil café and workshops, running at the Douglas College concourse; showcase in the evening from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir theatre, by donation.
Watch www.artscouncil newwest.org for updates.
FOODIE'S DELIGHT
Food, wine and music are joining forces for an upcoming evening in support of the B.C. Cultural Crawl.
The Naramata on the River event is coming on Tuesday, April 24 to River Market.
The event will feature spring release wines from the Naramata Bench in the Okanagan - with a lengthy list of wineries that will be familiar to those of us who like to tour the area.
Among them are some of my personal favourites - Elephant Island, Hillside Estate, Lake Breeze, Therapy, Kettle Valley and many, many more.
Culinary offerings will be presented by River Market vendors including Crepe des Amis, Donald's Market, Orlando Catering, Pamola Bakery, the Crab Shop, Tre Galli Gelato Caffe, Wild Rice, Re-Up BBQ and the Paddlewheeler Pub, along with a variety of other guests.
The evening will also feature a silent auction, art exhibition and performances by the Vancouver Circus School, Gillian Hobbs and the Sarah Kennedy Jazz Trio.
The fun runs from 6: 30 to 9: 30 p.m.
Tickets are $85 each. Call 604-521-7887 or email events@bcculturalcrawl. com. You can also buy online at www.okres.bc.ca - enter "Naramata on the River" into the Search box.
Send arts and entertainment ideas to Julie, jmaclellan @royalcityrecord.com.
