Get ready to catch a South Asian vibe at the Anvil Centre.
The Anvil is holding its next VIBE night on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. This edition – the ninth in the VIBE series – is celebrating the opening reception for New Westminster Museum’s feature exhibition Ornamenting the Ordinary: Crafts of South Asia.
The VIBE night will include a bhangra workshop, performances in bhangra, bharata natyam (South Indian dance) and Bollywood, a fashion show, a turban tying workshop and performances of Nepalese and Afghan dance. Clothing, jewelry, art and henna vendors will also be on hand.
As with all VIBE nights, there will also be a cash bar. The event is free, and all ages are welcome.
Stop on in to the Anvil Centre at 777 Columbia St. to take part in the fun or see www.anvilcentre.com for more information.
TRAVEL BACK TO THE DAYS OF VAUDEVILLE
Take a journey back into the days of vaudeville and help a good cause.
The newly formed Ghost Light Vaudeville Society is presenting its debut production, The Gumshoe Revue, on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 8 p.m. at the Columbia Theatre.
The evening will serve as a fundraiser for Women Against Violence Against Women.
A press release explains that hosts Sasja Smolders and Dick Splash will transport the audience back in time to Vancouver’s historic vaudeville scene as they solve a case that dips into the world of the supernatural and the paranormal.
Along the way, the audience will enjoy a variety of acts – including live music, dance, contortion, drag, burlesque and comedy.
Pre-sale tickets are $17, while tickets at the door will be $20. All donations and proceeds will go to WAVAW.
Doors open at 7 p.m., and food and drink will be available in the theatre. Audience members are encouraged to come in period clothing or fancy dress.
Check out www.ghostlightvaudeville.com for more details, or buy tickets through www.thecolumbia.net or www.eventbrite.ca.
ONE FOR THE ARTISTS
If you’re an artist wanting to expand your creative business, this one’s for you.
100 Braid Street Studios, the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce and the Arts Council of New Westminster and partnering on a series of Artovations workshops – professional development for artists and creatives.
On Wednesday, Sept. 21, April Lacheur will lead a talk called Expanding Your Social Media To Grow Your Creative Business.
It costs $25, with reduced rates for chamber or arts council members, and it’s held at 100 Braid Street Studios. Register on the classes page at www.100braidststudios.com.
WRITERS' WORKSHOPS OFFERED
Writers, check these out.
The Royal City Literary Arts Society is hosting a couple of upcoming workshops that may be of interest.
On Tuesday, Sept. 13, Mia Susan Amir will lead The Art of Induction: Creating Compelling Worlds in Prose. The workshop is set to run from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Gallery at Queen’s Park in Centennial Lodge.
On Saturday, Sept. 17, Marn Norwich will lead Practice and Technique for Cultivating Creative Flow. It’s set for 1 to 3 p.m. at 737 Sixth St. (park and enter at the back of the building).
Each workshop costs $15 for members or $25 for non-members, and you can pre-register by emailing [email protected]. Find out more at www.rclas.com.
RUMBA CALZADA LEADS FREE WORKSHOP
You can get the whole family moving to a Latin beat in the next free ArtStarts workshop at River Market.
Rumba Calzada will be on hand to lead a workshop in Latin music and dance. Families can drop in for one of two 45-minute workshops – at 11 a.m. or at 1 p.m. – to take part, have some fun and learn a few new moves, all for free. You don’t have to sign up ahead, but showing up early is recommended since the workshops are popular.
Check out www.artstarts.com/weekend for the details, or see www.rivermarket.ca.
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