Local Arts

A push by School District 43 this year to rent out school theatres proved successful.

It was in Courtenay, on Vancouver Island, when Coquitlam violist Reg Quiring first heard virtuoso performer Rita Costanzi.

If you’re looking to burn off the calories from your New Year’s Eve feast, grab some dance shoes for a Latin party at Evergreen Cultural Centre.

This month, following its annual general meeting, the remaining board members of the regional arts council in the Tri-Cities voted to shut down the organization.

Until Jan. 22, readers with overdue books checked out of Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library can avoid fines by donating food.

The CP Rail Holiday Train concludes its cross-country journey on Dec. 18.

Van Django is back in Coquitlam next week to shake off the winter blues with their annual Christmas concert.

Students with the Tri-City Dance Centre will perform alongside Ballet Victoria professionals next week in The Gift.

Coast Salish art images are now wrapped on 11 utility boxes at the Riverview Hospital grounds in Coquitlam.

Hira Lalani will fly to the Big Apple in February.