Local Arts

Would you like to be an artist in residence at The Gallery at Queen’s Park in the new year? The Arts Council of New Westminster is currently accepting applications from both established and emerging artists, living and/or working in New Westminster,

Art lovers, be sure to put this one on your calendar for the new year. Artists in the Boro is hosting a new exhibition, Seriously Surreal, in the Art in the Atrium gallery space at the Queensborough Community Centre.

Got Saturday plans? You do now. Saturday, Dec. 7 is a busy day in New Westminster, with three festive concerts that offer fun for everyone from the very littlest on up.

Forget the stuff. Your family already has too much stuff. Your friends already have too much stuff. Heck, the planet already has too much stuff.

When Harmony Women’s Vocal Ensemble takes to the stage for its Christmas concert, it will be an extra-special occasion for six of its singers.

Art lovers, be sure to stop by Plaskett Gallery in December for an exhibition celebrating the season. A Touch of Winter is on at the gallery from Dec. 1 to 22. An opening reception is set for Friday, Dec. 6 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Nothing is more magical than a children’s choir at Christmas. New Westminster’s own Vivo Children’s Choir is inviting everyone to enjoy their holiday concert, Season of Peace, on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m.

Here’s a great one for the history buff and art aficionado alike. The Gallery at Queen’s Park is hosting a new exhibition, History in Relief, running Dec. 4 to 22 and then again from Jan. 8 to 26.

ON NOW Month of November Burnaby Neighbourhood House hosts an art exhibition by Janet Anderson on the art wall at its North House location, 4908 Hastings St. Stop in to see the art anytime from Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To Friday, Nov.

Whether you’re an opera aficionado or a curious newcomer, this concert may be just the ticket. A New Westminster singer is part of a concert presentation of The Elixir of Love , onstage in Vancouver on Saturday, Dec. 7.