In the mood for some classical music this weekend? Stop by Queens Avenue United Church on Saturday to enjoy music by two popular composers – Joseph Haydn and Ludwig van Beethoven.
Bridge Musicians International, a group led by New West resident Kevin Park, is performing two string quartets: Beethoven’s Razumovsky, also known as Op. 59 No. 1 in F major, and Haydn’s Largo, or Op. 76, No. 5 in D major.
Cellist Park, joins violinists Ji In Kim and Yun Jung, and violist Steven Lin to create Bridge Musicians, a non-profit society that “creates accessible programs in education formats for unique chamber music experiences in a variety of venues in British Columbia,” notes the group’s website.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors, and available at the door. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave.
For more info visit, www.bridgemusicians.com.
Improve your prose with an author
Fledgling writers rejoice! The Royal City Literary Arts Society is hosting a workshop to help beef up your prose.
On Saturday, Nov. 7, join Surrey author Lois Peterson as she guides writers through a series of discussions, brainstorming and writing sessions.
“This lively workshop … offers at least five approaches to story development that reflect different writers’ styles and strengths,” notes the event’s website.
The workshop runs from 1 to 3 p.m. at 737 Sixth St. Seating is limited so people are asked to register ahead of time by emailing [email protected].
The workshop costs $15 for society members and $30 for non-members.
Crafty moms’ works for sale this weekend
For the first time ever, New West Craft is holding a Made by MOM Market this weekend at River Market.
Formerly known as the New West Artisans Fair, the rebranded event hosted by the Arts Council of New Westminster will feature handmade items made by moms to help you get a jump on your holiday shopping.
“I have had such a positive response to this event,” said New West Craft coordinator Laura Grady. “There are so many amazing moms participating in the market. We are thrilled to be offering them a space to share their work with the community and to gather together a group of supportive and hard-working women.”
The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first and second floors of River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. For more info, including a list of vendors, check out the event’s Facebook page at tinyurl.com/MadebyMOM.
Local Author joins ‘deadly’ trio
A Royal City author will be in North Vancouver on Saturday to talk shop with two other crime authors.
Don Hauka, author of the Mister Jinnah mystery series, joins Cathy Ace, author of theCait Morgan mystery series, and crime writer Allan Emerson for a meet-and-greet at Indigo books, 1025 Marine Dr. in North Vancouver.
The event, which runs 1 to 3 p.m., is one of three events the trio will be attending over the next few months. The authors will be on hand to sign books and discuss “how to literarily get away with murder,” notes a press release.
