The Art Focus Artists' Association presents artist Stephen Cheng in an acrylics demonstration next week. Cheng has been a professional artist for 35 years and is a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, as well as the Canadian Institute of Portrait Artists.The free demonstration is on April 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Outlet at Leigh Square (2253 Leigh Square, PoCo). Visit www.howestreetgallery.com for more information.
POETRY LAUNCH
Coquitlam writer Nicole Breit is launching her debut poetry collection I Can Make a Life later this month. The book of poems was a finalist for the first annual Mary Ballard poetry competition; it describes Breit's journey to have her son and explores the impacts of fertility treatments, miscarriage, pregnancy and childbirth. Visit www.nicolebreit.com for more information.
ÉCHOES CONCERT
Maillardville's francophone choir, Les Échos du Pacifique, will be singing at Our Lady of Lourdes (828 Laval Square, Coquitlam) April 28 at 7:30 p.m. in a concert called Chansons à Répandre!, led by conductor Luke Mayba and accompanied by pianist Cindy Shih. Tickets are $12/$10 at 604-266-4699 or emailing lmayba@sd40.bc.ca. Visit www.lesechosdupacifique.com for more information.
