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Classical music at Evergreen

The sounds of classical music will be coming from Coquitlam's Evergreen Cultural Centre next week at a morning and an afternoon concert. On Sunday at 2 p.m.

Young composer to play three shows

A Coquitlam composer is about to present several original works in three separate classical music concerts and while that would seem extraordinary on its own, it's notable as well that the musician is a 16-year-old girl who is yet to graduate.

Gillis to perform in Footlight, choir shows

Several "triple threats" from the Tri-Cities will appear in a benefit concert for the Footlight Theatre Society. The Burnaby company decided not to produce a fall musical but focus on rebuilding its base for next year, said board member Jane Wace.

ARTS BRIEFS: Steel Magnolias, art classes

Six second-year Douglas College theatre students - including Heather Wyborn of Coquitlam - will star in drama Steel Magnolias next month. The Robert Harling play will run at the Studio Theatre at the college (700 Royal Ave.

Watercolour paints at Leigh

The provincial branch of the nation's official - and oldest - watercolour society will open its latest exhibit in Port Coquitlam on Thursday. And the month-long display by the B.C.

Parisian farce comes to Coquitlam

Last year's Arts Club Theatre hit Boeing-Boeing will make a landing in Coquitlam next week for several sold-out shows.

A gem of a rock show

Rocks, gems, fossils and First Nations artifacts collected in and around Port Moody will be on show this weekend as part of the city's 100th birthday celebrations.

Original art gifted to PoCo library

An original painting by a famous Canadian artist will hang on the walls at Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox Library.

New CD out for comedian

A Coquitlam comic will offer a treat on Halloween with the release of his new CD. Ed Hill, a Pinetree secondary graduate, will have the album, titled Canasian , out on iTunes on Oct. 31. It was recorded at Live Comedy Club in Taipei, Taiwan.

Art fun on Pro-D Day

It's a provincial Pro-D Day next Friday and that means parents need to keep their kids busy. Luckily, three Tri-City arts centres have sessions available - and with a Halloween twist. On Friday, Oct.