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Paint with Indigenous artist James Groening in New West

Paint with Indigenous artist James Groening in New West

Head to New Westminster’s Moody Park tomorrow to learn the basics of Woodland art — a style of native art that is based on old legends passed down generations.
This artist is behind the cute tiny monsters on New West streets

This artist is behind the cute tiny monsters on New West streets

Artist Elizabeth Cartagena has been adding some colour to the streets of New Westminster with chalk paintings of whimsical dragons and lizards this summer as part of the city's Public Space Activation Program.
PHOTOS: Thousands head to New Westminster for Uptown Live 2022

PHOTOS: Thousands head to New Westminster for Uptown Live 2022

Uptown New West street party showcases “kickass” entertainment on four stages
Watch a Shakespeare play at New West's Queen’s Park this weekend

Watch a Shakespeare play at New West's Queen’s Park this weekend

Shadows and Dreams Theatre Co. will stage four shows of Shakespeare’s Cymbeline at the park’s bandshell starting July 23. “It’ll be like a fairy-tale picture book,” said Kerri Norris, the theatre group’s co-founder.
New West’s 12th Street is gearing up for a day-long festival

New West’s 12th Street is gearing up for a day-long festival

The New Westminster street will be decked out with arts and craft stalls, food vendors, balloon artists and live music performances for the free event that’s expected to bring in about 5,000 attendees on July 24.
Vagabond Players auditioning for 2022/23 season opener

Vagabond Players auditioning for 2022/23 season opener

Sherlock's Veiled Secret will be the company's first outing since COVID began three years ago.
The Must-Do List: 5 New Westminster events this week

The Must-Do List: 5 New Westminster events this week

Who's ready to party at Uptown Live on Saturday?
Summer concert series is back in New West’s Queen’s Park

Summer concert series is back in New West’s Queen’s Park

Arts Council of New Westminster is bringing back its free concert series with a performance every Thursday and Sunday this summer. The line-up includes diverse genres from classical guitar to traditional Cuban music and more.
Vancouver Men’s Chorus’ popular drag show is back in New West

Vancouver Men’s Chorus’ popular drag show is back in New West

After a year’s break due to COVID, the chorus group’s annual fundraiser, Singing Can Be a Drag, is back in New Westminster.
Who’s in the News: 3 New Westminster artists to watch

Who’s in the News: 3 New Westminster artists to watch

Check out what Scotia Browner, Stephen O'Shea and Kerri Norris are up to now.