The Artists in the Boro group is featured in the next exhibition at the Anvil Centre's Community Art Space.
Let Me Count The Ways runs Jan. 20 to March 20, with an opening reception on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The group exhibition uses the opening line of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's famous sonnet (yes, that's "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways," if you don't remember your high school English classes) as a stepping stone into an exploration of love.
"This group exhibition features a diverse cross-section of the countless facets of love, that most potent and enduring of human emotions," a press release says.
The exhibition includes an array of media, including painting, drawing, photography and textiles, with work by 14 artists: Julia Alfano, Ginny Bryson, Penny Cheng, Dale Costanzo, Christine Covert, Terry Erickson, Joann Heringer, Karen Justice, Jean Konkle, Kelly Lambert, Peter Lojewski, Floyd Sandiford, Martine Silk and Gillian Wright.
Justice will also give an artist's talk in connection with the exhibition - that's set for Monday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. See www.anvilcentre.ca for more details.
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Writers, sharpen those pencils (or boot up those laptops, as the case may be). The Royal City Literary Arts Society is once again inviting entries for its Write On! contest.
The contest is accepting submissions until March 15 in three categories: non-fiction, fiction and poetry.
Fiction and non-fiction entries can be no more than 1,500 words, and poems must fit on one single-spaced page.
Three cash prizes, plus three honourable mentions, will be awarded in each category, and winners and honourable mentions will be published. First-prize winners will read at the Lit Fest New West gala showcase in April.
It's $10 per entry for members, or $20 per entry for non-members.
Check out www.rclas.com for all the details, or email [email protected].
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If you've always thought it might be fun to learn to knit, then this one's for you.
Knit 1, Take 2, New Westminster's community knitting group, is offering a five-week Learn to Knit series starting this Sunday, Jan. 18. The program is free, and knitters can bring their own supplies or pick up recycled supplies from the group at a nominal cost.
"There are many resources online that show you how to knit, however, you miss out on the interaction of someone demonstrating for you how to do certain techniques, as well as the tips and tricks learned by experience," a press release notes. "Knitting groups play an important role in reviving the crafts by bringing together experts and novices to share their learning."
Knit 1, Take 2 meets in the community room at 898 Carnarvon St. on Sundays from 6 to 9 p.m. Beginners start at 6 p.m., and intermediate/advanced sessions start at 7 p.m., with open knitting until 9 p.m.
Email [email protected] or see www.knit1take2.com.
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Can you help New Westminster Secondary School with its spring production?
A reminder that NWSS is accepting donations and sponsorships for its production of Footloose, which will run Feb. 25 to 28 at the Massey Theatre.
Businesses can support the production as official sponsors or by buying program ads, and individual sponsorships are also available.
"Our budget for this production is over $70,000," said Kelly Proznick, the fine and performing arts department head, in an email, noting that revenue comes from ticket sales, grants, donations and fundraising.
"We are keeping ticket prices affordable for the majority of families in New Westminster, so ticket sales alone will not generate enough profit to cover the costs. Our goal is to break even or make a profit that will help fund future productions for the youth of New Westminster."
Email [email protected] or see www.nwssmusic.com for more details.
