Local Arts

A New Westminster photographer and filmmaker is earning more international attention for his work. Gabor Gasztonyi just earned a Best Cinematography award from the Harlem International Film Festival for his film No Way Out .

Local audiences have a chance to enjoy some QUINTessential a cappella music at an upcoming concert.

When it was staged in 1927, an ad cautioned: “If you cannot stand excitement, see your doctor before visiting Mae West.

ON NOW To Sunday, May 26 The Places We Can’t Remember, an art show by Garey Shergill, at The Gallery at Queen’s Park. Gallery open Wednesdays from 1 to 8 p.m., Thursdays to Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org or 604-525-3244.

A familiar face from New Westminster Secondary School musicals is taking to the stage in an upcoming musical with Children’s Theatre of Richmond.

They’re coming to the stage with an uplifting message for an uncertain world. The Maple Leaf Singers are bringing their 51 st annual show, Don’t Stop Believin’, to the stage at Massey Theatre on May 25 and 26.

Rock, folk, Celtic and country are all part of the mix when the Margit Sky Project takes to the stage. The musicians are onstage Saturday, May 25 at the Columbia Theatre.

Love cartoons and animation? Check out Cartoons at the Columbia, an animated short film festival at the Columbia Theatre on Wednesday, May 15.

New West musicians, here’s a chance to share your sounds with a wide audience.

Royal City Musical Theatre and New Westminster Symphony Orchestra team up in a first-ever collaboration, onstage at the Massey Theatre on June 2