Local Arts

For fans of Powell River natives Carli and Julie Kennedy, there won't be many chances to see the classically trained country music stars this summer.

A Heritage Woods secondary grad will be setting off on one of the world's most ancient pilgrimages, hoping to discover the secrets of spirituality, make a documentary and simply survive the 800-km trek.

It's been a whirlwind last few weeks for Coquitlam's Brandee Bublé since her first children's book, O'Shae The Octopus, launched last month. She's done countless interviews for TV, radio, newspapers and magazines here and in Toronto.

Peggy VanderWart Stel has an unconventional way of presenting her paintings.

Tri-City teens are proud of their creative skills and, this weekend, they'll be showcasing their talents before a live audience.

For three or four times a week this summer, Maillardville native Matt Palmer will be fitted with prosthetics and spray-painted green to transform into Shrek.

Tri-City MP James Moore officially announced federal funding last week for a number of local programs including for the arts and culture.

Two Coquitlam singers will appear in an English opera double bill next month in Vancouver.

A new group exhibit by graduates of Emily Carr University of Art + Design will be up in Port Moody next month.

A 16-year-old self-taught artist will have her work on the walls at Port Moody Public Library next month. Melody Nejad's current focus is on video game design, animation and conceptual art. It is the Coquitlam teen's first exhibit.