Canadian film fans, you'll definitely want to set aside Monday, Oct. 27.
That's the next screening in the Last Mondays at the Movies series - and it's one I'm looking forward to. That's our chance to catch Don McKellar's The Grand Seduction.
The film - a remake of the French-Canadian Seducing Dr. Lewis - tells the tale of a Newfoundland fishing village that's struggling to survive and that, in order to attract new industry to the town, must secure the services of a doctor.
It stars Brendan Gleeson, Gordon Pinsent, Liane Balaban and Taylor Kitsch. I don't know about you, bit I figure any movie with Brendan Gleeson and Gordon Pinsent is pretty much a must-see.
So let's all go, shall we? The movie starts at 7:30 p.m.
Last Mondays at the Movies is presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster and the Massey Theatre, bringing off-the-beaten-Hollywood-track films to the theatre on the last Monday of each month. All movies cost $9, and you can pay at the door. The Massey Theatre is at 735 Eighth Ave. Check out www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
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Take heed, all you literary types - there are a couple of interesting workshops coming up, thanks to the Royal City Literary Arts Society.
On Thursday, Oct. 16, you can explore Translation as an Art.
The free workshop is led by New West poet Manolis, who will use the poets Yannis Ritsos and Odysseus Elytis as a study. He'll look at the challenges of translation and how it communicates meaning between two languages.
It's presented in partnership with the New West Public Library, and it takes place at the library's main branch at 716 Sixth Ave. On Saturday, Oct. 25, Bonnie Nish leads a workshop called Awakening the Creative Force.
The two-hour workshop will explore ways of accessing "all that drives us," according to a press release - the things that are important, funny, sad and poignant.
It's for people of all levels, and no experience is necessary. That workshop takes place at 737 Sixth St. (enter from the rear). It costs $15 for members or $25 for non-members.
Pre-register for either workshop at [email protected] or find details at www.rclas.com.
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Oops! A date correction for all you crafters out there.
In my last column I brought you info about the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 20 looking for crafters to take part in their upcoming craft fair.
I got the date wrong - it's Saturday, Nov. 8 (not Nov. 3 as erroneously stated in my column).
The fair is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 707 12th St., and it costs $35 per table.
For more details or to take part, call Marge at 604-521-8567.
My apologies for the mistake.
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Art lovers, have you checked out the latest exhibition at the Amelia Douglas Gallery yet?
The gallery, for those who haven't already visited, is on the fourth floor north at Douglas College's downtown New West campus, at 700 Royal Ave.
The gallery and the Douglas College Institute of Urban Ecology are currently presenting GreenLinks 2014: Urban Oases.
GreenLinks features paintings by Margaret Lawther and exhibits by UNIBUG (the User Network for Biology in the Urban Garden).
The exhibition opened in September and is continuing until Oct. 17.
The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, closed Sundays.
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Want to delve into the world of Canadian poetry?
Carol Shillibeer is continuing with her Poetry Wars study group, and the next session is on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m.
The study group - one of many local literary projects spearheaded by the Royal City Literary Arts Society - gives members a chance to meet monthly to study the Canadian poetry scene.
Members take time to read poems, reviews, texts and commentary and then discuss it all at the monthly meetings. Interested? Email [email protected] or see www.rclas.com for more details.
Send Lively City ideas to Julie, [email protected], or find her on Twitter, @juliemaclellan.
