Local Arts

Love art? Love history? Then you’ll want to check out the next exhibition at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space. The Art of History runs May 25 to July 24, with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 28.

A comedy that recently saw a revival on Broadway is taking to the stage as the Vagabond Players’ last production of the season.

It’s a musical tribute to happiness, freedom and the exuberance of life. The Maple Leaf Singers are coming to Massey Theatre on May 30 and 31 for their spring performance, Touch the Sky.

Swing into spring with the New Westminster Secondary School music department. The school is hosting its annual jazz night, Swing Into Spring, at the Anvil Centre on Thursday, May 14.

ON NOW To Sunday, May 17 Arts Alive 2015, featuring the artwork of students in the Burnaby School District, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4422, www.burnabyartgallery.ca .

No, I haven’t forgotten you! A big apology to anyone whose event information has been waiting in my files – I was off unexpectedly sick for a couple of weeks, but I’m back and catching up now.

New West companies joining forces to bring Rodgers and Hammerstein revue to the stage

A creative writing instructor from Douglas College is among seven finalists shortlisted for the $65,000 Griffin Poetry Prize.

The Artists in the Boro group is celebrating spring – and you’re invited to join in the fun. Artists in the Boro is holding its second annual Spring Fling for Art show and sale on Sunday, April 26.