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New West improv duo onstage for Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays

New West improv duo onstage for Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays

What has non-Caucasian skin, four gangly arms and an in-progress BFA in contemporary arts? Howard and Arthi. With that introduction, Howard Dai and Arthi Chandra kick off their new improv comedy show, We Will Do Sketch.
Mamma Mia! hits the Arts Club Theatre stage

Mamma Mia! hits the Arts Club Theatre stage

New West theatre lovers will find familiar faces in the mix as the ABBA-inspired musical gets set for the Arts Club's longest-ever run - including sing-along shows
Last Mondays at the Movies returns to New West

Last Mondays at the Movies returns to New West

Movie lovers, don’t miss out on the next Last Mondays at the Movies event. The Arts Council of New Westminster’s film series returns to Massey Theatre on Monday, May 28 with a 7:30 p.m. showing of The Leisure Seeker.
Maple Leaf Singers mark 50 years with New Westminster concert

Maple Leaf Singers mark 50 years with New Westminster concert

For half a century, they’ve been entertaining audiences around the Lower Mainland with their high-energy performances.
New West arts strategy 'not fully baked'

New West arts strategy 'not fully baked'

City councillor promises a return to the drawing board after New Westminster's arts community speaks out against the draft five-year plan
Tiny tots meet technology at New Westminster New Media Gallery

Tiny tots meet technology at New Westminster New Media Gallery

Think toddlers and technology don’t go together? Think again. The New Westminster New Media Gallery is offering a Tiny Tots & Technology program for four Saturdays in June (June 9, 16, 23 and 30) at the Learning Lab (Room 311) at Anvil Centre.
New West author earns B.C. Book Prize

New West author earns B.C. Book Prize

Henry Tanaka is one of the editors of Changing Tides: Vanishing Voices of Nikkei Fishermen and their Families
What's up in New West? Arts and entertainment listings for May and June

What's up in New West? Arts and entertainment listings for May and June

To Sunday, May 20 Allegory of our Seas II, featuring the fibre art of Diane Roy, at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, Centennial Lodge, open Wednesdays from 1 to 8 p.m. and Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org .
Want a 3D printed edition of your own head? Check out this New West New Media Gallery presentation

Want a 3D printed edition of your own head? Check out this New West New Media Gallery presentation

Take a journey into the world of 3D printing with the New Westminster New Media Gallery. The gallery is presenting 3D printing specialist John Biehler in a presentation and demonstration of 3D printing.
New West's portrait robots are a hit at New Media Gallery

New West's portrait robots are a hit at New Media Gallery

If you want to book a sitting with 5 Robots Named Paul, you'd better hurry - the exhibition at the new TRACE installation is proving to be popular