Art for kids this Pro-D
Discover music from faraway lands in a Place des Arts faculty concert Saturday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Harp instructor Rebecca Blair, with guest harpist and flautist Judy Henry, will take audiences on a musical trek through Scotland, Ireland, France, Venezuela and Canada in A Harpist’s Journey.
Listeners will hear medieval and Renaissance tunes, along with Irish hornpipes, celtic favourites and classical pieces as well.
Tickets are $15/$13, available at 604-664-1636 or in person at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). Visit www.placedesarts.ca for more details.
Also coming up at Place des Arts:
FAMILY DAY
Gather the kids and head to Place des Arts this Sunday, April 15 for Family Day at PdA, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Explore the new exhibits’ take on spring, and get a chance to talk to photographer John Lee. And be sure to get there early to catch the Taiko Ensemble as they kick off Family Day with their heart-stomping beats at 1:30 p.m.
All-ages drop-in workshops include recycled rain sticks, watercolour forests, straw-blow paint and tissue-paper cherry blossoms.
Admission is by donation.
DAY OF THE ARTS
Do you know what your kids will be doing on the upcoming School District 43 pro-d day?
Check out PdA’s art camp on Friday, April 20 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Activities for kids in kindergarten to Grade 5 include a variety of visual and performing arts programs.
Register by calling 604-664-1636, online at www.placedesarts.ca or in person at Place des Arts.
spayne@tricitynews.com
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