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Lively City: Fun on the stage, art at the library, writing help and more

Lively City: Fun on the stage, art at the library, writing help and more

Here's a heads-up for local theatre lovers. The Vagabond Players are kicking off 2015 with Agatha Christie's Go Back for Murder.
What's up in New West? New arts listings Jan. 8

What's up in New West? New arts listings Jan. 8

ON NOW To Friday, January 16 Cover Story: Album Art Reimagined, a group exhibition presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster in the Community Art Space at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Info: www.anvilcentre.ca or call 604-527-4640.
Lively City: VanDeca concert, public art, songwriters night and more

Lively City: VanDeca concert, public art, songwriters night and more

One of my favourite choral ensembles is back for the new year. Yes, I'm talking about the group I recently named my Rising Stars of 2014: VanDeca. The New West-based choir is offering up a concert next Friday, Jan. 23 in Vancouver.
Van Django brings gypsy jazz to New West

Van Django brings gypsy jazz to New West

Enjoy some gypsy jazz, bistro-style. The popular string ensemble Van Django is coming to New Westminster to perform at Queens Avenue United Church on Saturday, Jan. 24.
They've got the world on a string - or six

They've got the world on a string - or six

International Guitar Night comes to Massey Theatre stage
Lively City: Film series kicks off for new year

Lively City: Film series kicks off for new year

Happy new year! Hard to believe that we're ushering in a new year already. Fortunately for film buffs, that also means that the next instalment of Last Mondays at the Movies isn't too far away.
2014: Our award-winners of the arts year in New West

2014: Our award-winners of the arts year in New West

With the end of the year upon us, it seems only fitting that I take some time to look back at the year that was and highlight some of the amazing stories and people that came to my attention this year.
Lively City: Treasure Room, library art, gallery exhibit and more

Lively City: Treasure Room, library art, gallery exhibit and more

Still stuck on your Christmas list? If you want to find something one-of-a-kind and hand-created, then stop by the Arts Council of New Westminster's Treasure Room.
Warming hearts for Christmas

Warming hearts for Christmas

A Child's Christmas in Wales onstage at the Anvil Centre theatre
What's up in New West? New arts listings Dec. 9

What's up in New West? New arts listings Dec. 9

ON NOW To Sunday, December 14 Stealing Christmas, a holiday play by Forte Theatre Society, part of Heritage Christmas celebrations at the Burnaby Village Museum, in Brookfield Hall, runs Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30, 4 and 6:30 p.m. Info: www.