Beat the ho-hum weather with a burst of creativity - check out an art opening, help raise some money, maybe even pick up a Christmas gift - and soak up art, not rain.
Friday, Nov. 7
YEEHAW
Git yer boots on for the Coquitlam Foundation's Kickin' it Country fundraiser from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Centennial Pavilion (620 Poirier St.). There will be live music, DJ-led line-dancing and a live and silent auction. Tickets are $50, available at 604-468-9598 or [email protected].
HOCKEY NIGHT
Catch the Coquitlam Express in action tonight at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.) when they take on the Surrey Eagles. Puck drop is at 7 p.m.
ART SHOW
The Port Moody Art Association celebrates its 47th annual exhibition and sale at the PoMo recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) this weekend. Doors open at 7:30 tonight and the show continues Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Up for grabs will be hundreds of original paintings, both framed and unframed, as well as art cards.
Saturday, Nov. 8
ADVANCE VOTING
As residents of the Tri-Cities raising families, going to work, driving or cycling on the roads, shopping at local businesses, using recreation facilities and, above all, paying taxes, it is our duty to be informed and mark an "x" beside the people's names we want to represent our interests for the next four years. Advance voting is on today in Coquitlam at the Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St.) and in PoMo at the Galleria (100 Newport Dr.) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Every vote counts.
FINE PHOTOS
It's Photomotion time, folks, so head to the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., PoMo) for the Pacific Digital Photography Club's 11th annual show. There are two (three-hour) shows, at 2 and 7 p.m., with each one showcasing 22 digital slide sound shows created by talented PDPC photographers. This year's special guest speaker is famed Reuters News Agency shooter Andy Clark. There will also be refreshments and $3,000 in door prizes up for grabs. Tickets are $15, available at www.pdpc.ca., 604-929-7860 or [email protected].
SOME INTERSECTIONS
The Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) hosts an opening reception for Ern McSavaney's exhibit, featuring paintings and audio works that show the meeting of highway corridors and nature's organic forms. The reception runs from 2 to 5 p.m. Visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca for more information.
ISLAND ART
Artist Gay Mitchell kicks off her exhibit at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., PoMo) with an opening reception from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mitchell will be in attendance to talk about her series of works depicting island landscapes; the show is at the Bistro until Dec. 7.
BIG APPLE
Ever wanted to catch New York's original one-ring circus without actually flying to the big city? Today is your chance, when Big Apple Circus comes to Coquitlam's SilverCity big screen with their brand new show, Metamorphosis. Audiences of all ages can experience the flying trapeze, the rolla-bolla and the dynamic Diablo, not to mention the freaky flexibility of the contortionists. There will be clowns, camels, pooches and more (all animal-friendly acts) at the 9:30 a.m. show. Admission is $14.95/$12.95/$12.95.
Sunday, Nov. 9
LEST WE FORGET
The Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.) presents its Remembrance Day ceremony from noon to 3 p.m. The event will focus on peace and remembrance, with a chance to write postcards and take part in games and activities. Admission is by donation to the PoMo Heritage Society.
WINDED
It's open season for the Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble, which kicks off its first concert with pieces from Canada's classical music repertoire. The group will perform several works including the world premiere of The Tribe Part 1, a 21-minute piece written by PSWE conductor and saxophonist David Branter and inspired by people in his life. The 2 p.m. show is at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Tickets are $20/$15/$12, at 604-927-6555 or www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
