Local Arts

Special advance screening set for Landmark Cinemas May 14

ON NOW To Sunday, May 4 Jesse Nishihata - Visual Storyteller, a retrospective of the work of the pioneering Japanese Canadian filmmaker, with a chance to select from several films to view in a private screening.

New Westminster Symphony conductor among the featured artists in first festival

Lovers of the written word gathered in New West on the weekend for LitFest New West. The celebration kicked off Friday night with an opening reception featuring comedy duo Linda Cullen and Bob Robertson of Double Exposure.

12-voice self-directed ensemble says the sky's the limit for its future

Love theatre? Just a reminder of a play next week that's bound to be the best value in town. You can see Neil Simon's Rumors by donation (minimum donation of $5 is suggested), this week in the drama room at New Westminster Secondary School.

Led Zepagain takes to the stage at Massey Theatre May 4

ON NOW To Wednesday, April 30 YA Write!, the Burnaby Public Library's annual teen writing contest, invites submissions of short stories from young writers in two categories: younger teens (grades 8 and 9) and older teens (grades 10 to 12).

It's a celebration of all things word-related - and it's all happening in New Westminster this weekend. The Arts Council of New Westminster is presenting LitFest New West 2014. The fun kicks off on Friday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m.

It's a Big Band Big Bang, and it's happening right here this weekend. Two big bands are joining forces for a special fundraising concert this Sunday evening at the Columbia Theatre.