Local Arts

A handful of Czech composers whose classical music fell out of vogue at the start of the 20th century will have their works revived at a recital in Coquitlam next week.

Growing up in Edmonton, Corey Hamm was introduced to a world of music by his piano teacher. And among the types he learned was contemporary - a genre he wasn't quite so fond of.

When Robyn Driedger-Klassen trained to become a professional soprano, she spent many hours practising pieces ranging from the Baroque period to the contemporary. Two years ago, she gave birth to her first child.

Follow Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey - as well as several young Tri-City triple threats - in the first West Coast production of Shrek the Musical. The large-scale show by Align Entertainment opens Friday at the Michael J.

A mix of Chicago shuffles, Texas grinders and West Coast jump is how the city of Port Coquitlam will open its Sunday Coffee Concerts series on Feb. 9.

Roan Wallace wants to get into law. So does Elle Woods. Wallace, a Grade 12 student at Coquitlam's Centennial secondary, is playing Elle in Legally Blonde, a musical about a girl who gets into Harvard Law School to try to win back her love.

Kids can try out improv theatre at a new winter class at Evergreen. Just Say Yes! Young Improv Stars will be led by Michael Charrois who runs the Coquitlam centre's Kids on Stage camp.

Evergreen Cultural Centre has added a second show for the funny dudes from the Vancouver TheatreSports League.

The choice was Cinderella or the Sound of Music. Either way, it was to be a show where Julie Andrews was the original lead. Last September, musical theatre 11/12 students at Pinetree secondary lined up to read parts from both scripts.

Singers and dancers of all ages, levels and styles will perform in Port Moody on Saturday at a gala fundraiser to build awareness of the abuse, exploration and trafficking of girls and young women around the world.