Art lovers, have you had a chance to check out the latest exhibition at the Arts Council of New Westminster gallery yet?
This month, the arts council is showing Nature's Enchantment, by Robert Jess Marshall.
Marshall, who was born and raised in the B.C. Interior and is part Modoc First Nations, has more than 20 years' experience as a professional fine artist.
A press release describes his painting style as "impressionistic with shimmering vibrant colours, rich textures and detailed brushstrokes with heavy impasto."
His work includes landscapes, still life and figurative work, and his studies of a variety of spiritual and worldly philosophies have influenced his artistic work.
"In my paintings I want to capture the light and mood of my subject matter," he explains in an artist's statement. "I want to portray the magic that is in all life, whether it's a gentle breeze on a warm summer's day, the radiant colours of a sunet or the simple elegance of a flower. Trees have special significance to me. They have their own personality, giving them the uniqueness that inspires me."
The arts council gallery is in Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park.
The exhibition runs to May 31 and is open daily, except Mondays, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Check out www.artscouncilnewwest.org for more about the gallery and what's happening with the arts council.
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How can you go wrong with a Judi Dench film?
Well, you can't, in my opinion, which means I'd better get myself out to the Massey Theatre for the next Last Mondays at the Movies showing.
This month's offering is on Monday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. - and it's Stephen Frears' Philomena, staring the incomparable Dame Judi alongside Steve Coogan.
The movie, for those who may not have heard of it, tells the story of Philomena Lee, a young unwed woman who was forced by Catholic authorities in 1950s Ireland to give up her child for adoption.
After 50 years of searching for her son without any luck, Philomena convinces a recently unemployed journalist named Martin Sixsmith to help her.
It's based on a real-life story, the book by Sixsmith himself.
The movie costs $9, and you can buy tickets at the door. Massey Theatre is at 735 Eighth Ave.
Check out the arts council website, www.artscouncilnewwest.org, for all the film series details.
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Let them entertain you.
Golden Age Theatre is bringing Summer Capers to the stage at Century House.
The fun features Getting Old is Hell, Gypsy Tearoom, coconut Cream Pie and Forget Me Not, with musical interludes by Ian Currie.
The performance is on Friday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 7 at 1:30 p.m.
It's $10 for non-members and $8 for members, and refreshments are offered at intermission.
For tickets, call 604-519-1066 or stop by the front desk of Century House at 620 Eighth St.
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With the weather getting nicer out there, it's just about time to start thinking summer again.
So this is an early heads-up that Poetry in the Park will return this summer.
Host Candice James will be once again presenting featured poets and open mike sessions every Wednesday night during July and August.
The fun all happens at the bandshell in Queen's Park from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - if it rains, it moves into the arts council gallery.
Keep an eye here for more as the summer approaches, or watch www.rclas.com for updates.
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