It’s shaping up to be fun-filled weekend in New West. Our top 5 list includes a variety of offerings around town for Jan. 23 to 25.
1. Dance the night away – and support local organizations – at a fundraiser for the New Westminster Firefighters’ Charitable Society that’s taking place on Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St. The fundraiser includes performances by Unleashed and Elton Tom and guests. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door (if there are any left as they’ve been selling fast). They’re available at 604-522-4500 or www.thecolumbia.ca.
2. Create a cedar bark basket under the guidance of traditional weaver Melvin Williams. During the event, which costs $88, you’ll learn how to gather, prepare and weave with cedar and make a small basket to take home. The class takes place on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Anvil Centre. To register, call 604-527-4640 (cite course number 138783).
3. Enjoy a bistro-style concert featuring Van Django at Queens Avenue United Church on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. The show includes table seating and refreshments, along with the gypsy jazz-inspired music of the string ensemble. For tickets and information, visit www.queensavenue.org.
4. Check out the talent of Arts in the Boro, which is presenting the new exhibition at Anvil Centre’s community art space. The Let Me Count The Ways exhibition uses the opening line of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s famous sonnet to explore the theme of love. You’ll find drawings, paintings, photography and textiles by 14 artists in the exhibition. Anvil Centre is at 777 Columbia St.
5. Plan (or dream about) your next vacation at the Carlson Wagonlit Travel Show that’s taking place on Sunday, Jan. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. in River Market. Admission to the fourth annual show is by donation to the food bank. Along with getting an afternoon of travel information, you can enter to win a $500 travel certificate. River Market is located at 810 Quayside Dr.
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Compiled by staff reporter Theresa McManus
