Local Arts

Artists and arts, culture and heritage groups in Port Coquitlam have until the end of the month to apply for a city grant. The city recently extended its application date for its Community Cultural Development Investment Program from Sept. 30 to Oct.

Patti Munro learns the most from her mistakes - or, as she calls them, "oopses." The former animation artist will be three-quarters done with her artwork when she'll place it on the wall for a few weeks to test its strength.

Think Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Sidney Poitier and Jayne Mansfield. In 1958, they were among the most famous film and T.V. actors and the world watched as they set trends - on- and off-camera.

A new theatre group for seniors will kick into action next week in Port Moody. Expect Theatre - a company formed by actors Cathie Young and Gaye LePage - is offering classes at the Port Moody Arts Centre starting Oct. 18.

When Port Coquitlam actor Ashley Wright hits the Toronto stage for opening night on Wednesday he'll have a few familiar faces in the audience. Family and friends of Wright, the son of PoCo Coun.

The world of weaving, handpspinning, felting and basket weaving will come alive on Thursday when Coquitlam's Place des Arts opens a new exhibit.

In The Fugitives' video for My, My that was filmed last month in Toronto, a man is in a bathtub splashing water on a spinning piece of fabric suspended above him.

Chanteuse Joëlle Rabu will be back in Maillardville this month for an encore performance in the French-Canadian community. Rabu will be part of the Jazz & Blues Night at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) on Oct. 26 at 8 p.m.

About three years ago, when pianist Sarah Hagen was living in the Vancouver Island community of Courtenay, she was feeling a bit isolated. So, wanting to share her love of music, she opened up her home to the public for concerts.

A Tri-City rock outfit will be on tour with the Sam Roberts Band next year after it clinched first prize in a radio contest. Last month, Pigeon Park was named the platinum award winner of The Fox 99.3 FM Vancouver Seeds competition.