Musicians, take note: the Arts Council of New Westminster is looking for you.
Will Clements, who’s coordinating summer music programs for the arts council, emailed to let us know that they’re looking for musicians to take part in their summer music programs.
“We are seeking submissions of small musical acts, including solos, duos and full band performances,” he said. “All genres of music will be considered.”
Performances will take place Thursdays through Saturdays and will be coordinated by the arts council. Honorariums will be available.
Musicians can apply at www.artscouncilnewwest.org/buskers. All applications will be reviewed by a jury of professional musicians before performers are chosen.
POETIC JUSTICE
Poetry lovers, it’s that time again – yes, Poetic Justice returns on Sunday, May 21 at 11:30 p.m. at Boston Pizza.
This month’s poetry reading session features Jane Munro, whose sixth poetry collection, Blue Sonoma, won the prestigious 2015 Griffin Poetry Prize. She’s also won the Bliss Carman Poetry Award, the Macmillan Prize for Poetry, was nominated for the Pat Lowther Award and is included in The Best Canadian Poetry 2013.
She’ll be joined by Ian Williams, the author of Personals, which was shortlisted for the Griffin Poetry Prize. He was also the winner of the Danuta Gleed Literary Award for the best first collection of short fiction in Canada and was named as one of 10 Canadian writers to watch by CBC.
You can hear from them both, or share your own work at an open mike, during the Poetic Justice Session this weekend. It’s always free to attend, but you can also order yourself some brunch if you’re so inclined. Arrive early to sign up for open mike and order brunch.
See www.poeticjusticenewwest.org for all the details.
WORLD POETRY
World Poetry is celebrating Asian Heritage Month with a gathering on Wednesday, May 24.
Ariadne Sawyer and Kagan Goh will host the evening, which features Qayqayt Chief Rhonda Larrabee, Alan Hill (the city’s new poet laureate), Laifong Leung, Lausanne Yamolky, Candie Tanaka, Anita Aguirre Nieveras, Sattar Saberi, Synn Kune Loh, Sophia Zhang and dancer Koyali Burman.
The night also includes an open mike, plus a free raffle and refreshments.
It all takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Contact 604-526-4729 or see www.worldpoetry.ca.
MUSIC AT QUEENS
Music lovers, don’t miss out on the next Music at Queens concert offering on Saturday, May 27.
The Lady Larks offer up swinging harmonies and choreography with a vintage flair, with arrangements of works by the Andrews Sisters, Manhattan Transfer and greats such as Gershwin, Berlin and Porter. Tickets for their concert are $20 regular, $15 for seniors and students, or $10 for children. Check out www.ladylarks.comfor more about them.
The concert is at 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. See www.queensavenue.org for details on the concert series.
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