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New West art project showcases hope in a time of COVID-19

New West art project showcases hope in a time of COVID-19

Visitors can check out the new works by the Garden Gals in the windows of the Anvil Centre, along Columbia Street, from Aug. 10 to 27
UPDATE: Lineup released for New West's virtual Uptown Live

UPDATE: Lineup released for New West's virtual Uptown Live

NOTE: This story was updated Aug. 5 with new information. The show will go on – online. Thousands of people normally flock to the annual Uptown Live street party and music festival but that’s not happening this year because of COVID-19.
New West filmmaker shines a spotlight on horse rescue in B.C.

New West filmmaker shines a spotlight on horse rescue in B.C.

Erin Parks' Unreined is part of the Musicbed Reopen Challenge, and voting for People's Choice winners is now open
Catch Raven's Eye 2020 at New West's Plaskett Gallery

Catch Raven's Eye 2020 at New West's Plaskett Gallery

Art lovers in New Westminster can check out the latest exhibition at Plaskett Gallery throughout the month of July. Raven’s Eye 2020, featuring work by Kevin Stewart, is on at the gallery at Massey Theatre until July 31.
New West clinic turned into a cool music studio

New West clinic turned into a cool music studio

What do you do with an old x-ray clinic? Turn it into a music studio, of course. Robert Billard, a lifelong musician, did just that by creating Fifth Chord Studios in uptown New Westminster. The old clinic sat empty for many years.
New West musician writes a COVID-inspired tune

New West musician writes a COVID-inspired tune

The COVID-19 crisis has inspired local record producer/songwriter/musician Scott Young to pen a little tune about love.
These comics are performing Friday to help New West businesses

These comics are performing Friday to help New West businesses

Local stand-up comics are joining forces to support a local business owner who has supported them. Grill and Tavern Comedy is taking place via Zoom on Friday, June 26.
Take that, COVID-19: This New West group is finding ways to sing through the pandemic

Take that, COVID-19: This New West group is finding ways to sing through the pandemic

Quayside Voices is presenting a livestreamed concert from 100 Braid Street Studios on Sunday, July 5
These writers earned top spots in New West's Write On! contest

These writers earned top spots in New West's Write On! contest

Royal City Literary Arts Society has announced the winners of its annual contest in poetry, non-fiction and fiction writing
Here's how to check out this New West gallery exhibition

Here's how to check out this New West gallery exhibition

If you’ve been missing the city’s live arts scene, then you’ll want to check out Massey Theatre and Plaskett Gallery. The gallery is welcoming visitors again – but be aware that viewings are now only by appointment.