Local Arts

New artwork is taking flight in the Community Art Space at Anvil Centre. The gallery is playing host to a new exhibition, Things With Wings, from Jan. 30 to March 30. An opening reception is set for Friday, Feb. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m.

ON NOW To Sunday, January 22 CHILDREN, a new exhibition at the New Westminster New Media Gallery at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.

Light-hearted night of theatre opens at Galbraith House Jan. 24

New Westminster Secondary School has long been known for the quality musical productions led by the same dedicated group of teachers under the moniker School’s Out Productions.

Musical onstage at Massey Theatre Feb. 8 to 12

Whenever the annual Ovation Award nominations are announced, I can always count on New Westminster to come through – and this year is no exception. The awards, which honour the best in musical theatre in the region, will be presented on Sunday, Jan.

Classic mystery fans, take note: The Vagabond Players are offering up a dramatic treasure by Agatha Christie. Towards Zero, a gripping murder mystery from the noted Queen of Crime, is onstage at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park Feb. 2 to 26.

A New West couple has started up a new recital society with a goal to bring professional musical performances to local audiences.

Happy new year, all! Hard to believe that January is upon us already - but the good news is, it's looking like another busy and productive year on the local arts scene. Here are just a few of the tidbits that have crossed my desk already this year.

New Westminster residents can enjoy thought-provoking original theatre in an intimate cabaret setting, thanks to a new performance series at Heritage Grill. The backroom at the Heritage Grill is playing host to Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays.