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Here's what's happening for Culture Days in New West

Here's what's happening for Culture Days in New West

NOTE: This story was updated Sept. 26 with new event information. New Westminster is once again getting set to celebrate Culture Days. The nationwide celebration of arts and culture runs from Friday, Sept. 28 to Sunday, Sept. 30.
Butoh dance, literary reading explore GYRE at New Media Gallery

Butoh dance, literary reading explore GYRE at New Media Gallery

The worlds of dance and literary arts join forces with New Media Gallery’s GYRE exhibition in an upcoming performance. On Saturday, Sept. 22, the gallery is hosting a performance of GYRE: The Ocean Container.
Here's where to find musical fun for the family in New West

Here's where to find musical fun for the family in New West

Looking for some Sunday fun with the family? The ArtStarts workshop series is continuing at River Market this fall, and next up is Desirée Dawson with her Wild Heart in Motion performance.
New West artist captures the rage and violence of angry white men

New West artist captures the rage and violence of angry white men

David Haughton's provocative work at Gallery 110 in Seattle stands in contrast to his 80+ Views of Mount Baker, opening at Visual Space Gallery in Vancouver
Here's who's coming to New West for Music at Queens

Here's who's coming to New West for Music at Queens

Music lovers, get set for another busy season of Music at Queens concerts. The concert series returns to Queens Avenue United Church starting Saturday, Oct. 20 with a performance by the West Coast Symphony Orchestra. The 7:30 p.m.
Ancestral Indigenous voices given new life in contemporary work

Ancestral Indigenous voices given new life in contemporary work

Classically trained tenor Jeremy Dutcher explores the music of his ancestors in a concert Oct. 6 at Massey Theatre
Umbrellas are banned from the Skookum Festival

Umbrellas are banned from the Skookum Festival

The organizers of the Skookum festival happening this weekend are warning people not to bring umbrellas to the event in Stanley Park.
Enjoy a musical outing with the tots in New West

Enjoy a musical outing with the tots in New West

Are there small people in your house who love music? Start them on the road to becoming symphony lovers. The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is bringing its Tiny Tots concert series back to Anvil Centre Theatre this season.
What is Faux Fauvism? Check it out at this New West art opening

What is Faux Fauvism? Check it out at this New West art opening

Art lovers, be sure to check out the next exhibition at Amelia Douglas Gallery. Le Néon: Faux Fauvist Art by Josh Byer runs from Thursday, Sept. 13 to Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Douglas College Gallery. An opening reception is set for Friday, Sept.
Here's what's up on New West's arts and entertainment scene this fall

Here's what's up on New West's arts and entertainment scene this fall

ON NOW To Saturday, Sept. 8 Landlocked? and Flotsam, a double exhibit of work by Tiki Mulvihill, at the Amelia Douglas Gallery, fourth floor north at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Opening reception Saturday, Aug. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m.