Local Arts

Give a photograph from a far-off place a made-up story at Family Day at PdA.

J ust what was Franz Kafka trying to say in his 1919 parable An Imperial Message? Is it that no one will ever know the absolute truth? Or was the Czech writer telling us to stop dreaming and to get on with life as it is? No matter how you interpret h

For this weekend's Culture Days, Port Coquitlam will mix digital art and literature by showing the best of Canadian book art. The Alcuin Society returns to the Leigh Square Community Arts Village with a selection from its recent contest winners.

Port Moody seems like a staid suburb now but, back in the old days, there were more quirky characters and strange going's on than you'd find on your typical TV reality show today. There was John Murray Jr.

Producer Mandy Tulloch knows the value of a sequel - she also understand how much students need guidance in social media.

Calling all young singers, musicians, dancers, jugglers and magicians. Tri-City teens looking to get a break in the arts industry can apply to be part of a youth talent contest happening this fall in Coquitlam.

A Port Coquitlam senior is making the most of her golden years by writing novels. Next week, 81-year-old Florida Ann Town will come out with her sixth book and her first novel for adults, titled On the Rim.

Tri-City arts centres have programs open for kids on Pro-D Day this Friday. Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave.) will deck itself out as a farm for a hoedown on Sept. 20. It runs from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Seven students with a Port Coquitlam studio are off to Poland and Germany this winter to compete in the World Dance Competition.

A Port Coquitlam author will sign copies of her first teen fiction novel in Coquitlam this month. Deshka Peneff will be at Chapters Pinetree Village (2991 Lougheed Hwy.) on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. to promote Monkey Tales.