Local Arts

Think twice before you place your paper and plastics in the recycling bin: A textile arts student in the Coquitlam school district may want to turn that junk into funk.

When she does public readings of her memoir, Vancouver author, playwright and theatre artist Carmen Aguirre often gets asked political questions about her native Chile and growing up under General Augusto Pinoche's repressive regime.

Fariba Mirzaie was named last week as the winner of the People's Choice award for the 2013 Wearable Arts competition. The B.C. resident created Green Tree out of chiffon, polyester and satin that was painted, printed, burned, dyed and embellished.

Looking to keep your kids' hands and minds busy for Pro-D day on Friday? Parents can sign up their young ones in kindergarten to Grade 5 for a day-long art camp at Place des Arts. This Pro-D spring camp, which runs from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

The critics weren't so kind to Robert Schumann. Widely regarded today as one of the greatest Romantic composers, many of Schumann's writings were trashed by 19th century by music lovers.

Bullies and their victims get some understanding as well as compassion in The Bullying Games , a play based on real-life experiences of School District 43 students.

There'll be a different vibe in Port Moody's Old Town Centre this weekend - a veritable feast to appease the senses.

They will perform in Coquitlam and Mission next week. But, after that, the future of Ballet Kelowna is anyone's guess.

When your husband comes home from a long day at work, have dinner prepared for him and always greet him at the door with a steaming plate of.... It's up to the audience to shout out the answers in Rock. Paper. Scissors.

To close Place des Arts' faculty concert series this season, musical theatre teacher Shawna Parry will be bringing along a few friends - who won't be recognizable.