The youngest artist ever to show work at the Port Moody Public Library will have her acrylic paintings up on the walls this month.
Eleven-year-old Alexis Plavan, a Tri-City resident, is a renaissance teen who also likes swimming, ice skating, horse riding and short-story writing.
Her display can be seen Mondays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.
IN RESIDENCE
Emerging and established artists in Metro Vancouver can apply for artists-in-residence positions now open at the Port Moody Arts Centre.
Two postings are available at the St. John's Street facility to help local artists develop their work: a year-long residency in ceramics, starting May 1, plus a new 10-week residency in visual arts, running Aug. 23 to Nov. 10.
Applications for the ceramics job will be accepted until March 25 while the deadline for the visual arts position is April 22. Visit pomoarts.ca for more information.
SIP, SAVOUR
An internationally acclaimed sommelier will be a guest at PoCo Heritage's upcoming wine tasting.
John Gerum, who has served Queen Elizabeth as well as presidents and prime ministers, will be at the fundraiser, which takes place on Saturday, Feb. 18 at The Gathering Place in Leigh Square Community Arts Village.
Among the B.C. wines and spirits to sample are Tinhorn Creek, Summerhill Pyramid, Hester Creek and Elephant Island. Tickets are available at the Outlet at Leigh Square (behind city hall) or online at www.pocoheritage.org.
LOVERS' DELIGHT
Dance the night away next Saturday at the fourth annual Latin Valentine's Dance Night at Evergreen Cultural Centre.
The Feb. 18 event hosted by Alberto and Teresa of Hot Salsa Dance Zone, starts at 7 p.m. at the Coquitlam facility (1205 Pinetree Way) and includes salsa, merengue, bachata and cha-cha-cha lessons at 7:30 p.m. plus chocolate and desserts. No partner is needed.
The cost is $8 in advance or $10 at the door. For more information, call 604-725-4654 or 604- 808-2311, or visit www.hotsalsadancezone.com.
SPRING BREAK
Students in middle school can learn about the Bard or take up a paint brush during the March spring break at Coquitlam's Place des Arts.
Kids in grades 6 to 8 can join the two-week intensive Shakespeare 101: Macbeth Made Fun, taught by Kevin Bennett, or sign up for one-week long art intensives at the Brunette Avenue facility.
PdA spring break classes for pupils in Kindergarten to Grade 2 are already full.
To register, call 604-664-1636 or visit www.placedesarts.ca.
FIRST CD
A Coquitlam band will launch its first CD at an album release party in Vancouver on Friday.
Amusia will be at the Cellar nightclub (1006 Granville St.) on Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.
For more information, visit www.amusia.com.
