Local Arts

Saturday, January 11 Walking tours of Volumes: Works in Paper at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., with Mandarin language tour from noon to 1 p.m., and Korean language tour from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca, 604-297-4422.

A little blues, a little jazz and a little country all come together as the Little Mountain Trio performs at Renaissance Books this weekend. The trio is set to perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, December 17 Spoken Ink, featuring author P.W. Bridgman and open mike session, 8 p.m. at La Fontana Caffe, 101-3701 Hastings St., Burnaby, www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.com or [email protected]. Wednesday, Dec.

Once upon a very long time ago, if you'd asked the 18-year-old me why I was heading off to journalism school, I'd undoubtedly have had a few answers. I want to write, I'd have said.

Book columnist Annie Boulanger offers up her top holiday picks

Still stuck for Christmas gift ideas? (Oh, come on, I can't be the only person who hasn't finished - er, started - my shopping yet.) You can give a unique gift to a friend and help leave a cultural legacy for New Westminster.

Book launch set for Thursday night at the Hide Out Café

Nothing says Christmas like the sound of voices raised in song. Fans of choral music have two concerts to check out in New Westminster this weekend.

Wednesday, December 11 Short story open mike, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, hosted by Royal City Literary Arts Society, giving emerging and established writers a place to share their short fiction. Info: www.

Tickets on sale for tribute shows at Massey Theatre