What does the Massey Theatre mean to you?
Telling your story on film could help you win a new MacBook Pro.
The Massey Theatre is calling for participants in Action Take 65! - a filmmaking competition for works inspired by and/or documenting the Massey Theatre.
Anyone who wants some help can get assistance from Josh Hite, who teaches photography and video at Emily Carr University of Art + Design. He can help with both technical and editorial/artistic skills, for those who want it.
The competition is open to all ages, so why not make it a family affair? Bring in the kids and the grandparents for a multi-generational look at this heart of New West's arts community.
Films will be juried by a panel of experts and included in a large contribution to the City of New Westminster archives, and a screening of top films will also be held.
The deadline for submissions is March 31. Email the theatre team at [email protected] to let them know if you want to participate, or check out www.masseytheatre.com for details.
ARTS COUNCIL TAKES ON ARTISAN FAIRS
If you're interested in supporting local artisans and crafters, then don't forget about the Artisan Fair at River Market this weekend.
The fairs run regularly in conjunction with the Royal City Farmers Market winter markets, the first and third Saturdays of the month at River Market.
The Arts Council of New Westminster has recently taken over running the Artisan Fair events.
"Our partnership with the River Market is one of the ways we want to continue to promote the arts in our community," says an email from the arts council's Emiko Takeda. "This transition will be of great benefit to local artisans, the arts council and its members."
The fairs run upstairs at River Market in the Community Square, where there's also a play area and children's craft table.
The next fair is Saturday, March 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone who's interested in volunteering or taking part in future events can send an email to [email protected].
WEST COAST SYMPHONY COMING TO CITY
It's been a symphonic spring in New Westminster so far.
Hot on the heels of the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra celebrating its 100th anniversary concert this past weekend, the West Coast Symphony is in town for a concert this weekend.
The orchestra returns to New West as part of the Music at Queens concert series on Saturday, March 21.
The 7:30 p.m. concert, under the baton of Bujar Llapaj, takes place at Queens Avenue United Church.
It will feature the world premiere of Giorgio Magnanensi's work White Colours, Spectral Orders.
Pianist Sarah Hagen will join the orchestra for Mendelssohn's Piano Concert No. 1, and the program also features Sibelius's Karelia Suite and Richard Strauss's Don Juan.
Admission is by donation, and you can park in the visitor stalls at city hall.
Queens Avenue United Church is at 529 Queens Ave. See www.queensavenue.org for more details.
AUTHORS IN THE RUNNING FOR B.C. BOOK PRIZES
Two New Westminster authors are among those shortlisted for the 2015 B.C. Book Prizes.
Cecily Nicholson is one of five finalists in the running for the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize. She's nominated for her work From the Poplars, released by Talonbooks.
Also a finalist is Eileen Kernaghan, who's up for the Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize, awarded to the best non-illustrated book written for children. Kernaghan is being recognized for Sophie, in Shadow, published by Thistledown Press.
Winners of the B.C. Book Prizes will be announced at a gala in Vancouver on April 25.
Check out www.bcbookprizes.ca for the full list of shortlisted authors and more details about their work.
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