Local Arts

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

What child isn't captivated by The Nutcracker? There's Tchaikovsky's beautiful music setting the backdrop for a drama that includes the Snow Queen, the Waltz of the Flowers, the Sugar Plum Fairy and one little girl on the adventure of a lifetime.

Monday, December 2 An Evening of Jazz, featuring the Douglas College Night Band and guests, directed by John Van Deursen, with Latin, swing, rock, jazz, blues and salsa, 7:30 p.m. at the Laura C.

New Westminster Symphony Orchestra, Richmond Academy of Dance join forces for annual Christmas concert Dec. 6

Holiday tradition returns to Massey Theatre for two shows Dec. 8

Massey Theatre hosts fundraising gala for Team Canada dancers heading off to world championships

There's so much going on in New Westminster this weekend you may need a rest afterwards. We're continuing with our popular feature, The Record's Top Five (or More) Things to Do This Weekend and offer the following suggestions for Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 1.

Hark, how the bells, sweet silver bells, all seem to say, throw cares away ... Yes, it's the season when any mention of the word "bells" gets me started singing Carol of the Bells .